Basic
$3.91 – $9.78 per linear ft
Primed MDF in a simple ranch profile, about 2-1/4 in. casing and 3-1/4 in. base, nailed, filled, caulked
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How Much Does Install Trim Molding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install Trim Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Trim Molding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $4.60 to $12 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Trim Molding in Chicago, Illinois
$4.60 – $12
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install trim molding.
National average: $4 – $10 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.60 – $12 per linear ft
Primed MDF in a colonial profile, about 3-1/2 in. casing and 5-1/4 in. base, coped inside corners, nailed, filled, caulked
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$5.75 – $14 per linear ft
Primed MDF in a built-up profile, wider casing with back band and 7 in. base, coped and glued joints, caulked
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.93 – $4.82 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.82 – $4.55 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.51 – $1.28 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.34 – $0.86 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Trim Molding photo examples
White picture-frame wainscot panel molding along a stairway wall
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Find a pro to do thisDining room with ceiling trim, medallion and wide door casing
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Find a pro to do thisWhite crown molding along the ceiling corner of a red-painted room
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Find a pro to do thisWhite wainscot panels and door casing in a hallway with yellow walls
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.80-$4.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($1.40-$3.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4-$10 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4-$10 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Trim Molding, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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