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How Much Does Insulation Batts Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Install fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation (R-11 to R-30) in open walls, attic floor or ceilings, per sq ft, materials and labor.

Insulation Batts in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $0.92 to $2.30 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Insulation Batts in Chicago, Illinois

$0.92 – $2.30

per sq ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for insulation batts.

National average: $0.80 – $2 per sq ft

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.40 – $0.96sq ft
Laborlabor$0.35 – $0.91sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.12 – $0.26sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.05 – $0.17sq ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.37-$0.90 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.27-$0.70 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.11-$0.24 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.05-$0.16 per square 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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