Cheapest States for Siding Installation (2026)
Siding Installation cost ranked across all 50 states for a typical 1,500 sq ft project. The Southeast is cheapest (from $6,750); the West is priciest (up to $28,500) — a spread of about 47%.
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Which states are cheapest for a siding installation? Siding Installation is least expensive in the Southeast — including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky — where a typical 1,500 sq ft project averages $11,250. It is most expensive in the West (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho), averaging $16,500. The national average is about $13,350 in 2026.
- Cheapest region
- Southeast
- Priciest region
- West
- National average
- $13,350
- State spread
- ~47%
$5–$13 per sq ft. States include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.
$7–$19 per sq ft. States include Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho.
Siding Installation Cost by Region, Ranked
Cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 1,500 sq ft project (2026).
| Rank | Region | Per sq ft | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast | $5–$13 | $6,750–$19,500 |
| 2 | Midwest | $5–$14 | $7,500–$21,000 |
| 3 | Southwest | $5–$14 | $7,500–$21,000 |
| 4 | Northeast | $6–$18 | $9,000–$27,000 |
| 5 | West | $7–$19 | $9,750–$28,500 |
Siding Installation Cost by State, Ranked (2026)
All 50 states, cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 1,500 sq ft project. Click any state for a full local breakdown.
| # | State | Region | Avg total | vs. US avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 2 | Arkansas | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 3 | Florida | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 4 | Georgia | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 5 | Kentucky | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 6 | Louisiana | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 7 | Mississippi | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 8 | North Carolina | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 9 | South Carolina | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 10 | Tennessee | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 11 | Virginia | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 12 | West Virginia | Southeast | $11,250 | -16% |
| 13 | Arizona | Southwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 14 | Illinois | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 15 | Indiana | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 16 | Iowa | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 17 | Kansas | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 18 | Michigan | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 19 | Minnesota | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 20 | Missouri | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 21 | Nebraska | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 22 | New Mexico | Southwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 23 | North Dakota | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 24 | Ohio | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 25 | Oklahoma | Southwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 26 | South Dakota | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 27 | Texas | Southwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 28 | Wisconsin | Midwest | $12,000 | -10% |
| 29 | Connecticut | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 30 | Delaware | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 31 | Maine | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 32 | Maryland | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 33 | Massachusetts | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 34 | New Hampshire | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 35 | New Jersey | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 36 | New York | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 38 | Rhode Island | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 39 | Vermont | Northeast | $15,000 | +12% |
| 40 | Alaska | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 41 | California | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 42 | Colorado | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 43 | Hawaii | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 44 | Idaho | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 45 | Montana | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 46 | Nevada | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 47 | Oregon | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 48 | Utah | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 49 | Washington | West | $16,500 | +24% |
| 50 | Wyoming | West | $16,500 | +24% |
"Avg total" is the mid-range estimate for a 1,500 sq ft project. "vs. US avg" compares it against the $13,350 national average.
How this ranking is calculated
BuildCost models siding installation pricing across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West). Each state is ranked by its region's labor and material costs, so states in the same region share a baseline — actual prices still vary by metro, contractor, and site conditions. Totals assume a typical 1,500 sq ft project at mid-grade materials. For a precise local figure, open your state's page or run the free estimate tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest state for a siding installation?
The lowest siding installation costs are in the Southeast region — states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. A typical 1,500 sq ft project there runs $6,750–$19,500, averaging $11,250 in 2026.
What is the most expensive state for a siding installation?
The highest siding installation costs are in the West region — states like Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho. A typical 1,500 sq ft project there runs $9,750–$28,500, averaging $16,500 — roughly 47% more than the cheapest region.
How much does a siding installation cost on average in the US?
Nationally, a siding installation costs $8,100–$23,400 for a typical 1,500 sq ft project, averaging about $13,350 in 2026.
Why does siding installation cost vary by state?
The biggest driver is regional labor rates, which can differ 30–50% between markets. Material logistics, permit fees, code requirements, climate-driven construction needs, and local contractor demand also push costs up or down. BuildCost models pricing across five U.S. regions, so states in the same region share a baseline.
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