House siding costs $4 to $13 per square foot installed in 2026. Vinyl is the most affordable option; material and home size drive the total.
Siding cost by material
| Material | Installed cost / sq ft |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $4.50 – $8.20 |
| Insulated vinyl | $6 – $11 |
| Engineered wood (e.g. LP SmartSide) | $5 – $10 |
| Fiber cement (e.g. James Hardie) | $6 – $13 |
| Wood (cedar, clapboard) | $6 – $14 |
| Metal / aluminum / steel | $5 – $12 |
| Stucco | $7 – $12 |
| Stone / stone veneer | $15 – $50 |
| Old siding removal (add-on) | $0.70 – $2 |
Total cost by home size
| Home size | Vinyl | Engineered wood | Fiber cement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft wall area (small ranch) | $6,800 – $12,300 | $7,500 – $15,000 | $9,000 – $19,500 |
| 2,000 sq ft (typical two-story) | $9,000 – $16,400 | $10,000 – $20,000 | $12,000 – $26,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft (larger home) | $11,200 – $20,500 | $12,500 – $25,000 | $15,000 – $32,500 |
What affects siding cost
Materials run $1 to $12 per square foot and labor $1 to $4 per square foot. Home size, number of stories, architectural complexity, your region, and removal of old siding all move the price. Vinyl keeps projects affordable; fiber cement, wood, and stone raise it.
Regional differences
Labor costs vary widely: high-cost metros like Honolulu, the Bay Area and Boston can run 25–40% above national figures, while much of the South and Midwest runs at or slightly below. See your state and city page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house siding cost in 2026?
House siding costs $4 to $13 per square foot installed in 2026. Materials run $1 to $12 per square foot and labor $1 to $4 per square foot.
What is the average cost to reside a house?
For about 2,000 sq ft of wall area, expect roughly $8,000 to $26,000 depending on material, using the $4–$13/sq ft installed range.
Does old siding removal cost extra?
Yes. Removing old siding adds $0.70 to $2.00 per square foot to the project.
Sources: national figures ($4–$13/sq ft installed, vinyl $4.50–$8.20/sq ft, materials $1–$12 and labor $1–$4/sq ft, old-siding removal $0.70–$2.00/sq ft, stone up to $50/sq ft) come from the SidingCostEstimate 2026 cost guide. Other material ranges, project totals, climate recommendations and city/state adjustments are SidingCostEstimate editorial estimates based on typical scope, materials and labor — not survey data. Always compare written quotes from licensed local contractors.