Basic
$0.98 – $2.93 per sq ft
Standard-density kraft-faced fiberglass at the code-required R-value for the space, friction-fit and cut around obstructions
How Much Does Roll Insulation Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install fiberglass roll/batt insulation (materials and labor) per sq ft of area covered; price rises with R-value and access.
Roll Insulation in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1.15 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.
Roll Insulation in Chicago, Illinois
$1.15 – $3.45
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for roll insulation.
National average: $1 – $3 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.15 – $3.45 per sq ft
Kraft-faced fiberglass at the same R-value, split around wiring, cut neatly around boxes and pipes
Premium
$1.44 – $4.31 per sq ft
High-density kraft-faced fiberglass at the same R-value, cut tight to the cavity, split around wiring, trimmed neatly at boxes and pipes
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.48 – $1.44 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.45 – $1.37 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.13 – $0.39 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.09 – $0.26 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.45-$1.35 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.35-$1.05 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.12-$0.36 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.08-$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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Roll 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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