Crown Molding Installation Cost
Crown Molding Installation costs most homeowners between$14 and $22 per linear foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full crown molding installation cost guide βNational β per linear foot
$14 β $22
Typical average: $18
Cost per linear foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$714 β $1,093
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Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Molding Cost | $0.30β$0.49 | 2% |
| Crown Molding Installation Labor, Basic | $4.41β$7.35 | 34% |
| Crown Molding Installation Job Supplies | $0.01β$0.02 | 0% |
| Crown Molding Installation Equipment Allowance | $5.89β$9.43 | 43% |
| Option: Remove Trim Millwork | $0.03β$0.16 | 1% |
| Crown Molding Debris Disposal | $3.63β$4.40 | 20% |
Crown Molding 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 | $17β$26 | +19% |
| San Jose, CA | $16β$25 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $16β$25 | +15% |
| Seattle, WA | $16β$25 | +13% |
| Chicago, IL | $16β$24 | +11% |
| Boston, MA | $16β$24 | +11% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $15β$24 | +9% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $15β$23 | +6% |
| San Diego, CA | $15β$23 | +6% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $15β$23 | +6% |
| Columbus, OH | $14β$22 | -1% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $14β$21 | -2% |
| Denver, CO | $14β$21 | -2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $14β$21 | -4% |
| Houston, TX | $14β$21 | -5% |
| Dallas, TX | $14β$21 | -5% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $14β$21 | -6% |
| Miami, FL | $14β$21 | -6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $13β$21 | -6% |
| Austin, TX | $13β$20 | -6% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does crown molding installation cost?
Nationally, crown molding installation typically costs $14β$22 per linear foot, based on homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in crown molding installation cost?
A typical job breaks down into crown molding cost, crown molding installation labor, basic, crown molding installation job supplies, crown molding installation equipment allowance, option: remove trim millwork, crown molding debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does crown molding installation cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($17β$26) and lowest in Austin, TX ($13β$20), driven by local labor and disposal rates.