Carpet Installation Cost
Carpet Installation costs most homeowners between$5.27 and $7.72 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full carpet installation cost guide βNational β per square foot
$5.27 β $7.72
Typical average: $6.49
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$1,054 β $1,544
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet Cost | $0.13β$0.17 | 2% |
| Carpet Installation Labor, Basic | $1.39β$2.83 | 37% |
| Carpet Installation Job Supplies | $0.02β$0.03 | 0% |
| Carpet Installation Equipment Allowance | $1.53β$2.21 | 29% |
| Option: Remove Carpet | $0.03β$0.11 | 1% |
| Carpet Debris Disposal | $2.17β$2.38 | 31% |
Carpet Installation 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 | $6.17β$9.37 | +20% |
| San Jose, CA | $5.97β$9.01 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $5.97β$9.01 | +15% |
| Seattle, WA | $5.88β$8.83 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | $5.77β$8.65 | +11% |
| Boston, MA | $5.77β$8.65 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $5.68β$8.47 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $5.56β$8.27 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | $5.56β$8.27 | +6% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $5.56β$8.27 | +6% |
| Columbus, OH | $5.21β$7.63 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $5.17β$7.54 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $5.17β$7.54 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $5.08β$7.37 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $5.03β$7.30 | -5% |
| Dallas, TX | $5.03β$7.30 | -5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $5.02β$7.26 | -5% |
| Miami, FL | $5.02β$7.26 | -5% |
| San Antonio, TX | $5β$7.21 | -6% |
| Austin, TX | $4.98β$7.19 | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does carpet installation cost?
Nationally, carpet installation typically costs $5.27β$7.72 per square foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in carpet installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into carpet cost, carpet installation labor, basic, carpet installation job supplies, carpet installation equipment allowance, option: remove carpet, carpet debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does carpet installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($6.17β$9.37) and lowest in Austin, TX ($4.98β$7.19), driven by local labor and disposal rates.