Basic
$5.90 – $20 per linear ft
3-5/8 in. primed MDF crown, mitered corners, nail holes filled, caulked and ready for paint

Supply and install crown molding (MDF/wood/PVC) including caulk, nail holes and prep; paint/stain extra, per linear foot of ceiling perimeter.
Crown Molding in New York, New York typically costs $6.94 to $23 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for crown molding.
National average: $6 – $20 per linear ft
$5.90 – $20 per linear ft
3-5/8 in. primed MDF crown, mitered corners, nail holes filled, caulked and ready for paint
$6.94 – $23 per linear ft
5-1/4 in. primed MDF crown, coped inside corners, nail holes filled, caulked and ready for paint
$8.67 – $29 per linear ft
Two-piece built-up MDF crown about 7 in. tall with a backer board, coped corners, nail holes filled, caulked and ready for paint
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.97 – $9.90 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.65 – $8.82 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $2.64 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.76 | linear ft |
White crown molding around a tray ceiling in a dining room
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Find a pro to do thisPainted white crown molding in a room corner after installation
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Find a pro to do thisWhite crown molding above red kitchen cabinets and green walls
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Find a pro to do thisWhite cabinet with crown molding trim along the ceiling line
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Find a pro to do thisMitered white crown molding at a corner on a textured wall
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Find a pro to do thisStained wood crown molding with carved detail in a red-walled room
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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