Basic
$1.87 – $3.04 per sq ft
Standard fiberglass batts, R-13 (2x4 walls) and R-19 (2x6 walls), friction-fit between studs

Wall Insulation: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Wall Insulation in Honolulu, Hawaii typically costs $2.20 to $3.57 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Honolulu are 21.0% higher than the national average for wall insulation.
National average: $1.86 – $3.02 per sq ft
$1.87 – $3.04 per sq ft
Standard fiberglass batts, R-13 (2x4 walls) and R-19 (2x6 walls), friction-fit between studs
$2.20 – $3.57 per sq ft
High-density fiberglass batts, R-15 (2x4 walls) and R-21 (2x6 walls), cut neatly around wiring and boxes
$2.75 – $4.47 per sq ft
High-density kraft-faced fiberglass batts, R-15 (2x4 walls) and R-21 (2x6 walls), stapled to studs, fitted without gaps, split around wiring
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.94 – $1.52 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.85 – $1.38 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.25 – $0.40 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.17 – $0.27 | sq ft |

Pink fiberglass batts fitted between wall studs in a framed wall
Photo: thievingjoker · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Fiberglass batt insulation in an open stud wall beside a window with plastic sheeting
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Fibrous wall insulation exposed between framing around a door opening
Photo: Panamitsu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Labor costs in Honolulu run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local wall insulation contractors in Honolulu for personalized quotes based on your specific project.