Flooring Installation Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)
Installation of new flooring including material, subfloor preparation, and transitions.
National Average (per project)
Low
$2,000
Average
$5,500
High
$12,000
Flooring Installation Cost Breakdown
| Item | Description | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flooring material | LVP, laminate, hardwood, or tile | $2 | $10 | per sqft |
| Underlayment/adhesive | Foam underlayment or thinset mortar | $0.3 | $1 | per sqft |
| Transitions & trim | Door transitions, baseboards, quarter round | $100 | $500 | flat |
| Subfloor preparation | Leveling, repair, and moisture barrier | $0.25 | $1.5 | per sqft |
| Old flooring removal | Tear-out and disposal of existing floor | $0.5 | $2 | per sqft |
| Labor | Professional flooring installer | $2 | $5 | per sqft |
* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.
Installation of new flooring including material, subfloor preparation, and transitions.
Flooring Installation Cost by City
Houston, TX
per project
$5,225
$1,900–$11,400
Dallas, TX
per project
$5,335
$1,940–$11,640
Phoenix, AZ
per project
$5,115
$1,860–$11,160
San Antonio, TX
per project
$4,840
$1,760–$10,560
Austin, TX
per project
$5,610
$2,040–$12,240
Fort Myers, FL
per project
$5,280
$1,920–$11,520
Charlotte, NC
per project
$5,170
$1,880–$11,280
Nashville, TN
per project
$5,280
$1,920–$11,520
Raleigh, NC
per project
$5,225
$1,900–$11,400
Boise, ID
per project
$5,060
$1,840–$11,040
Tampa, FL
per project
$5,225
$1,900–$11,400
Denver, CO
per project
$5,775
$2,100–$12,600
Atlanta, GA
per project
$5,335
$1,940–$11,640
Orlando, FL
per project
$5,170
$1,880–$11,280
Jacksonville, FL
per project
$5,005
$1,820–$10,920
Las Vegas, NV
per project
$5,390
$1,960–$11,760
Salt Lake City, UT
per project
$5,280
$1,920–$11,520
Columbus, OH
per project
$4,950
$1,800–$10,800
Indianapolis, IN
per project
$4,895
$1,780–$10,680
San Diego, CA
per project
$6,490
$2,360–$14,160