Basic
$0.98 – $2.45 per sq ft
Unfaced R-19 fiberglass batts friction-fit between framing, held up with wire supports in floors over crawlspace
How Much Does R19 Insulation Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install R-19 fiberglass batt insulation in 2x6 walls, floors over crawlspace or attic.
R19 Insulation in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1.15 to $2.88 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
R19 Insulation in Chicago, Illinois
$1.15 – $2.88
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for r19 insulation.
National average: $1 – $2.50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.15 – $2.88 per sq ft
Kraft-faced R-19 batts fitted tight to framing, cut around wiring and pipes, wire supports at 16-24 in. in floors
Premium
$1.44 – $3.60 per sq ft
Formaldehyde-free R-19 batts fitted tight, cut around wiring and pipes, rim joists insulated, supports in floors, baffles at attic eaves
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.49 – $1.20 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.44 – $1.14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.13 – $0.32 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.09 – $0.21 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.46-$1.12 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.34-$0.88 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.12-$0.30 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.08-$0.20 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for R19 Insulation, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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