In Illinois, most carpet projects cost between $400 and $3,500 per job, with a typical price near $1,200. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical carpet cost
$400 – $3,500
per job · typical $1,200
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Carpet cost breakdown
- Basic carpet (living room)$400 – $1,200typical $700
- Mid-grade carpet (entire home)$1,500 – $3,500typical $2,500
- Stairs and hallways$300 – $800typical $500
At a glance
- Typical range$400 – $3,500
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Carpet Installation costs
Covers carpet material and labor for a typical room or entire home. Prices depend on carpet grade, square footage, padding, and installation complexity (stairs, transitions, removal of old carpet).
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
What's the average cost per square foot?
Installed, expect $3–$8 per sq ft for materials and labor. Higher-end carpets and stairs increase the price.
What affects the final quote?
Carpet quality, padding upgrades, room size, removing old flooring, moving furniture, and installation difficulty like stairs.
How can I save money?
Buy during holiday sales, choose a lower-grade carpet, remove old carpet yourself, and get multiple quotes from local installers.