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How Much Does R50 Insulation Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Supply and install insulation to about R-49/R-50 in an attic (blown fiberglass/cellulose ~16-18 in., or thick batts), per sq ft; old insulation removal and air sealing extra.

R50 Insulation in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1.44 to $3.45 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

R50 Insulation in Chicago, Illinois

$1.44 – $3.45

per sq ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for r50 insulation.

National average: $1.25 – $3 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.22 – $2.93 per sq ft

    Loose-fill fiberglass blown over the attic floor to an R-49 settled depth of about 16-18 in., eave baffles and depth markers set

  • Standard

    $1.44 – $3.45 per sq ft

    Blown fiberglass to R-49 with foam baffles at the eave bays, hatch dam, clearance kept around flues and lights

  • Premium

    $1.80 – $4.31 per sq ft

    Blown cellulose to R-50 with settling allowance, baffles at every eave bay, hatch dam with an insulated hatch cover, depth markers

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.61 – $1.44sq ft
Laborlabor$0.56 – $1.37sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.16 – $0.39sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.11 – $0.26sq ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.57-$1.35 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.43-$1.05 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.15-$0.36 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.24 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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