Basic
$59 – $137 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level polished granite in a common uniform color, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
How Much Does Polished Granite Counter Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Template, fabricate and install polished granite kitchen countertops (3 cm), including standard edge and sink cutout.
Polished Granite Counter in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $69 to $161 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Polished Granite Counter in Chicago, Illinois
$69 – $161
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for polished granite counter.
National average: $60 – $140 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$69 – $161 per sq ft
3 cm mid-level polished granite with more color variation, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
Premium
$86 – $201 per sq ft
3 cm higher-level polished granite with bold veining and movement, standard eased edge, undermount sink cutout, sealed
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $29 – $67 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $27 – $64 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $7.70 – $18 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.14 – $12 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Polished Granite Counter photo examples
Polished granite kitchen countertop and island with undermount sink
Photo: Chris Feser from Seattle, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisPolished granite countertops with matching backsplash and dark wood cabinets
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Design styles
See how polished granite counter looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($27.00-$63.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($21.00-$49.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($7.20-$16.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.80-$11.20 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- How Much Is It to Install Granite Countertops in 2026? The Cabinet Coach, thecabinetcoach.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Granite Countertop Cost Per Square Foot in 2026, HonestCasa, honestcasa.com, 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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