Basic
$5.87 – $12 per linear ft
Solid pine 3-1/4 in. colonial baseboard, mitered outside and coped inside corners, nailed, filled and caulked
How Much Does Wood Baseboard Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Solid wood baseboard supplied, cut, nailed and caulked (paint/stain extra).
Wood Baseboard in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $6.90 to $14 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Baseboard in Chicago, Illinois
$6.90 – $14
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for wood baseboard.
National average: $6 – $12 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.90 – $14 per linear ft
Solid poplar 5-1/4 in. baseboard in a taller profile, coped inside corners, nailed, filled and caulked
Premium
$8.63 – $17 per linear ft
Built-up solid poplar baseboard, flat 7 in. board with separate base cap and shoe molding, coped corners, caulked
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.89 – $5.78 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.73 – $5.46 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.77 – $1.54 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.51 – $1.03 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Wood Baseboard photo examples
White painted wood baseboard and door casing corner above a hardwood floor with inlay
Photo: gemteck1 · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$5.40 per linear foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.20 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.44 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$0.96 per linear 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
- DG Floors: Cost to install baseboard, dgfloors.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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