Basic
$1.72 – $2.80 per sq ft
Standard fiberglass batts, R-13 (2x4 walls) and R-19 (2x6 walls), friction-fit between studs
How Much Does Wall Insulation Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Wall Insulation: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Wall Insulation in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $2.03 to $3.29 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wall Insulation in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$2.03 – $3.29
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for wall insulation.
National average: $1.86 – $3.02 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.03 – $3.29 per sq ft
High-density fiberglass batts, R-15 (2x4 walls) and R-21 (2x6 walls), cut neatly around wiring and boxes
Premium
$2.53 – $4.11 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
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.87 – $1.40 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.78 – $1.27 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.23 – $0.37 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.15 – $0.25 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Wall Insulation photo examples
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
Photo: HomeAid NoVa · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Fibrous wall insulation exposed between framing around a door opening
Photo: Panamitsu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.84-$1.36 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.65-$1.06 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.86-$3.02 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.86-$3.02 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs20.0% above avg
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cost to install wall insulation, 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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