Basic
$2.06 – $4.35 per linear ft
Wipe clean, caulk gaps at wall and ceiling, one coat of semi-gloss acrylic over sound existing paint
How Much Does Paint Crown Molding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Paint Crown Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Paint Crown Molding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $2.43 to $5.12 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Paint Crown Molding in Chicago, Illinois
$2.43 – $5.12
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for paint crown molding.
National average: $2.11 – $4.45 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.43 – $5.12 per linear ft
Light sand, fill nail holes, caulk both edges, spot-prime, two coats of semi-gloss acrylic trim paint
Premium
$3.03 – $6.40 per linear ft
Degloss and sand, fill and sand holes and joints, caulk, full prime, two coats of semi-gloss waterborne enamel
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.02 – $2.14 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.96 – $2.03 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.27 – $0.57 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.18 – $0.39 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Paint Crown Molding photo examples
White crown molding corner against a yellow painted wall, close up
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.95-$2.00 per linear foot)
- Labor ($0.74-$1.56 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.11-$4.45 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.11-$4.45 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 Paint Crown 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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