Basic
$1,760 – $4,899 each
Glazed ceramic 3x6 in wall tile, 2x2 porcelain mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, sanded grout
How Much Does Tile On Shower Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Tiling one standard shower (three walls plus floor) with ceramic or porcelain tile, including backer board, waterproofing, setting materials and labor.
Tile On Shower in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $2,071 to $5,764 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tile On Shower in Chicago, Illinois
$2,071 – $5,764
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for tile on shower.
National average: $1,800 – $5,000 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2,071 – $5,764 each
Porcelain 12x24 wall tile, 2x2 mosaic floor, cement board with liquid waterproofing, bullnose edges, stain-resistant grout
Premium
$2,589 – $7,205 each
Rectified porcelain 12x24 walls with an accent stripe, penny-tile mosaic floor, sheet membrane, epoxy grout, metal edge trim
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $867 – $2,354 | each |
| Labor | labor | $819 – $2,340 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $231 – $642 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $154 – $428 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Tile On Shower photo examples
Blue ceramic tile shower with rain head and handheld shower under a skylight
Photo: andrechinn · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisBlue and gray tiled walk-in shower with bench and window
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Design styles
See how tile on shower 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 fromMid-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 kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($810.00-$2,200.00 per unit)
- Labor ($630.00-$1,800.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($216.00-$600.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($144.00-$400.00 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
References
- Tile Club: How much does it cost to tile a shower, tileclub.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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