Basic
$1,953 – $5,381 each
60 in. white fiberglass alcove tub with glue-up fiberglass wall surround, chrome pressure-balance tub and shower set
Photo: Kritzolina · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
How Much Does Shower Bath Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Remove an old tub and install a new alcove bathtub-shower combination (tub, wall surround and fixtures) in the same location.
Shower Bath in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $2,298 to $6,330 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Shower Bath in Chicago, Illinois
$2,298 – $6,330
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for shower bath.
National average: $2,000 – $5,500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2,298 – $6,330 each
60 in. white acrylic alcove tub with multi-piece acrylic surround with built-in shelves, chrome pressure-balance set
Premium
$2,872 – $7,913 each
60 in. white acrylic alcove tub, tile-look acrylic wall panels, brushed nickel pressure-balance set
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $978 – $2,636 | each |
| Labor | labor | $892 – $2,517 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $257 – $706 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $171 – $471 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Design styles
See how shower bath 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.
Photos of the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromIndustrialMid-Century Modern
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Caryn Boultinghouse Design Studio · Profile
Industrial bathroom
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($914.00-$2,464.00 per unit)
- Labor ($686.00-$1,936.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($240.00-$660.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($160.00-$440.00 per unit)
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 Shower Bath, 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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