Basic
$978 – $2,445 each
White acrylic alcove soaker sized to the existing alcove, deeper basin, new drain and overflow kit in chrome
How Much Does Soaker Tub Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install one mid-grade soaker/soaking bathtub (tub and labor) in an existing bathroom alcove; surround/tile work, plumbing rework and permits extra.
Soaker Tub in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1,151 to $2,876 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Soaker Tub in Chicago, Illinois
$1,151 – $2,876
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for soaker tub.
National average: $1,000 – $2,500 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1,151 – $2,876 each
Reinforced white acrylic alcove soaker with deeper basin and contoured backrest, new drain and overflow in chrome
Premium
$1,438 – $3,595 each
Heavy-gauge reinforced white acrylic alcove soaker with deep basin and backrest, slotted overflow, brushed nickel drain and overflow
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $482 – $1,204 | each |
| Labor | labor | $455 – $1,138 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $128 – $321 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $86 – $214 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Soaker Tub photo examples
Deep white soaker tub in a tiled alcove with grab bar
Photo: EatLiveGrowPaleo.com · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how soaker tub 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 ($450.00-$1,125.00 per unit)
- Labor ($350.00-$875.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($120.00-$300.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($80.00-$200.00 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 Soaker Tub, 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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