Basic
$2,445 – $7,823 per project
White acrylic freestanding deep soaking tub, chrome drain and overflow, plumbing hookup
How Much Does Soaking Tub Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Replace or install a deep soaking bathtub (acrylic to cast-iron/stone-resin, alcove, drop-in or freestanding) including tub, plumbing hookup and finish work.
Soaking Tub in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $2,876 to $9,204 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Soaking Tub in Chicago, Illinois
$2,876 – $9,204
per projectPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for soaking tub.
National average: $2,500 – $8,000 per project
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2,876 – $9,204 per project
Reinforced double-wall acrylic freestanding soaking tub with deeper basin, brushed nickel drain and slotted overflow, hookup
Premium
$3,595 – $11,505 per project
Stone-resin freestanding soaking tub in matte white with thick smooth walls, matte black drain and slotted overflow, hookup
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1,204 – $3,852 | job |
| Labor | labor | $1,138 – $3,639 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $322 – $1,029 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $213 – $685 | job |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Soaking Tub photo examples
Freestanding white soaking tub with black floor-mount faucet beside a window
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Find a pro to do thisOval drop-in soaking tub under a window in an attic bathroom
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Find a pro to do thisRound stainless steel Japanese-style soaking tub in a bathroom
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Design styles
See how soaking 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 ($1,125.00-$3,599.67 per project)
- Labor ($875.00-$2,799.02 per project)
- Supplies & Other ($300.72-$961.44 per project)
- Equipment & Disposal ($199.28-$639.87 per project)
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 Soaking 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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