Basic
$24 – $54 per sq ft
Entry-level capped composite boards in a solid color, treated frame on concrete footings, treated wood railing
How Much Does Synthetic Wood Deck Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
New ground-level or low deck built with composite (synthetic wood) decking on a pressure-treated frame, including footings and basic railing, per square foot of deck.
Synthetic Wood Deck in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $29 to $63 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Synthetic Wood Deck in Chicago, Illinois
$29 – $63
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for synthetic wood deck.
National average: $25 – $55 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$29 – $63 per sq ft
Mid-grade capped composite in a wood-grain multi-tone, hidden fasteners, treated frame, composite railing and balusters
Premium
$36 – $79 per sq ft
Capped composite with streaked multi-tone grain, picture-frame border, hidden fasteners, composite rail with black aluminum balusters
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $26 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $25 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.21 – $7.06 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.14 – $4.71 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$24.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$19.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.00-$6.60 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$4.40 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
References
- Composite Deck Direct: Composite deck cost 2026, compositedeckdirect.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Ergeon: Deck cost 2026, ergeon.com, retrieved 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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