Basic
$24 – $38 per linear ft
Galvanized 11.5-gauge mesh on light line posts, top tension wire, no top rail
How Much Does Chain Link Fence Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Chain Link Fence: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Chain Link Fence in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $29 to $44 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Chain Link Fence in Columbus, Ohio
$29 – $44
per linear ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for chain link fence.
National average: $29 – $45 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$29 – $44 per linear ft
Galvanized 9-gauge mesh, 1-5/8 in. top rail, bottom tension wire, posts set in concrete
Premium
$36 – $55 per linear ft
Green vinyl-coated 9-gauge mesh, heavier green posts and top rail, coated fittings
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $19 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $17 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.28 – $5.06 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.19 – $3.37 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Chain Link Fence photo examples
Green chain link fence with top rail and posts around a grass sports field
Photo: Gayest Frogs · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Close-up of chain link mesh tied to a teal steel fence post
Photo: W.carter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($13.09-$20.18 per linear foot)
- Labor ($10.18-$15.69 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($29.09-$44.84 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($29.09-$44.84 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to install chain link fence, Homewyse, retrieved Sep 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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