Attic Insulation Cost
Attic Insulation costs most homeowners between$3.59 and $7.40 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full attic insulation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$3.59 β $7.40
Typical average: $5.50
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$718 β $1,480
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Attic Insulation Cost | $0.06β$0.21 | 3% |
| Attic Insulation Labor, Basic | $1.28β$2.48 | 34% |
| Attic Insulation Job Supplies | $0β$0 | 0% |
| Attic Insulation Equipment Allowance | $1.07β$2.56 | 35% |
| Option: Remove Insulation | $0.02β$0.03 | 0% |
| Attic Insulation Debris Disposal | $1.17β$2.12 | 29% |
Attic Insulation cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $4.34β$8.85 | +20% |
| San Jose, CA | $4.18β$8.53 | +16% |
| San Francisco, CA | $4.18β$8.53 | +16% |
| Seattle, WA | $4.09β$8.38 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | $4.01β$8.22 | +11% |
| Boston, MA | $4.01β$8.22 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.93β$8.06 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $3.84β$7.88 | +7% |
| San Diego, CA | $3.84β$7.88 | +7% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $3.84β$7.88 | +7% |
| Columbus, OH | $3.55β$7.31 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $3.52β$7.24 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $3.52β$7.24 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $3.43β$7.08 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $3.41β$7.01 | -5% |
| Dallas, TX | $3.41β$7.01 | -5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $3.39β$6.99 | -6% |
| Miami, FL | $3.39β$6.99 | -6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $3.38β$6.96 | -6% |
| Austin, TX | $3.36β$6.92 | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does attic insulation cost?
Nationally, attic insulation typically costs $3.59β$7.40 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in attic insulation cost?
A typical job breaks down into attic insulation cost, attic insulation labor, basic, attic insulation job supplies, attic insulation equipment allowance, option: remove insulation, attic insulation debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does attic insulation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($4.34β$8.85) and lowest in Austin, TX ($3.36β$6.92), driven by local labor and disposal rates.