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Fence Installation Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost to install a new fence. Adjust the fence length, material, height, number of gates, and whether the old fence is removed to see an itemized low–high range for your project.
How this calculator is built
Unit costs with sources
This model cites 7 sources across line-item unit costs, regional labor data, and tax references.
Regional labor adjustment
The state table applies local labor indexes only to labor-heavy line items.
Published methodology
The methodology page lists the formula, size drivers, labor model, and source links.
Estimate your project
Change the default inputs to match your scope. The breakdown updates by line item.
Fence Installation Cost by state: typical ranges
Each range applies that state's labor index to the labor-share line items of the default project; materials stay at national prices. Select a state for its full local breakdown and calculator.
| State | Typical range | Labor index | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $4,015–$6,692 | 75% | Likely |
| Alaska | $5,234–$8,723 | 123% | Likely |
| Arizona | $4,396–$7,327 | 90% | Likely |
| Arkansas | $4,091–$6,819 | 78% | Likely |
| California | $5,158–$8,596 | 120% | Likely |
| Colorado | $4,675–$7,792 | 101% | Likely |
| Connecticut | $4,777–$7,962 | 105% | Likely |
| Delaware | $4,548–$7,581 | 96% | Likely |
| Florida | $4,142–$6,904 | 80% | Likely |
| Georgia | $4,066–$6,777 | 77% | Likely |
| Hawaii | $5,488–$9,146 | 133% | Likely |
| Idaho | $4,269–$7,115 | 85% | Likely |
| Illinois | $5,209–$8,681 | 122% | Likely |
| Indiana | $4,625–$7,708 | 99% | Likely |
| Iowa | $4,345–$7,242 | 88% | Likely |
| Kansas | $4,422–$7,369 | 91% | Likely |
| Kentucky | $4,244–$7,073 | 84% | Likely |
| Louisiana | $4,117–$6,861 | 79% | Likely |
| Maine | $4,548–$7,581 | 96% | Likely |
| Maryland | $4,777–$7,962 | 105% | Likely |
| Massachusetts | $5,183–$8,639 | 121% | Likely |
| Michigan | $4,523–$7,538 | 95% | Likely |
| Minnesota | $4,828–$8,046 | 107% | Likely |
| Mississippi | $4,015–$6,692 | 75% | Likely |
| Missouri | $4,625–$7,708 | 99% | Likely |
| Montana | $4,422–$7,369 | 91% | Likely |
| Nebraska | $4,244–$7,073 | 84% | Likely |
| Nevada | $4,802–$8,004 | 106% | Likely |
| New Hampshire | $4,599–$7,665 | 98% | Likely |
| New Jersey | $4,904–$8,173 | 110% | Likely |
| New Mexico | $4,345–$7,242 | 88% | Likely |
| New York | $5,056–$8,427 | 116% | Likely |
| North Carolina | $4,066–$6,777 | 77% | Likely |
| North Dakota | $4,345–$7,242 | 88% | Likely |
| Ohio | $4,523–$7,538 | 95% | Likely |
| Oklahoma | $4,041–$6,735 | 76% | Likely |
| Oregon | $4,853–$8,089 | 108% | Likely |
| Pennsylvania | $4,548–$7,581 | 96% | Likely |
| Rhode Island | $4,599–$7,665 | 98% | Likely |
| South Carolina | $4,244–$7,073 | 84% | Likely |
| South Dakota | $4,091–$6,819 | 78% | Likely |
| Tennessee | $4,193–$6,988 | 82% | Likely |
| Texas | $4,091–$6,819 | 78% | Likely |
| Utah | $4,244–$7,073 | 84% | Likely |
| Vermont | $4,498–$7,496 | 94% | Likely |
| Virginia | $4,244–$7,073 | 84% | Likely |
| Washington | $5,183–$8,639 | 121% | Likely |
| West Virginia | $4,066–$6,777 | 77% | Likely |
| Wisconsin | $4,625–$7,708 | 99% | Likely |
| Wyoming | $4,396–$7,327 | 90% | Likely |
Common questions
How much does it cost to install a fence?
Most fences run about $25–$50 per linear foot installed for wood privacy, so a 150-foot fence with one gate lands around $4,600–$7,800. Chain-link is cheaper and vinyl or composite cost more. Use the calculator above for a range matched to your length, material, and gates.
What's the cheapest fencing material?
Chain-link is the least expensive to install, followed by pressure-treated and cedar wood; vinyl and composite cost the most up front but need little maintenance. The 'Fence material' selector scales the estimate across these tiers.
Does removing the old fence add much?
Tear-out and haul-away of an existing fence typically adds about $3–$7 per linear foot. Toggle 'Remove existing fence' to include that line; leave it off if the run is new or you're clearing the old fence yourself.