Basic
$147 – $343 each
Weather-resistant GFCI receptacle in a sealed box, extra-duty plastic in-use cover, tapped from an existing circuit, tested
How Much Does Outdoor Outlet Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Add one weatherproof GFCI outdoor outlet with in-use cover, tapped from an existing circuit (no new circuit or panel work).
Outdoor Outlet in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $173 to $403 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Outdoor Outlet in Chicago, Illinois
$173 – $403
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for outdoor outlet.
National average: $150 – $350 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$173 – $403 each
Weather-resistant self-test GFCI, low-profile extra-duty in-use cover, gasketed box, tapped from existing circuit, tested
Premium
$216 – $504 each
Weather-resistant self-test GFCI, die-cast metal in-use cover, gasketed box, cable protected in conduit outside, tested
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $71 – $167 | each |
| Labor | labor | $70 – $161 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $46 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $29 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($66.00-$156.00 per unit)
- Labor ($54.00-$124.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$43.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$27.00 per unit)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to Install an Outdoor Floodlight - Inch Calculator, Inch Calculator, retrieved Nov 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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