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Siding cost by material (2026)
National average ranges, fully installed including underlayment, trim, and tear-off of existing siding.
Cost of vinyl siding
Vinyl is on roughly 30% of US homes for good reason: cheapest material, fast install, low maintenance. Standard vinyl runs $3–$8 per square foot installed. For a 2,000 sq ft home with 1,800 sq ft of siding area, expect $5,400–$14,400 total.
Insulated vinyl (foam-backed) costs 30–50% more but adds R-2 to R-3 of insulation and looks more substantial. Worth the upgrade in cold climates or homes with thin existing wall insulation.
Cost of fiber cement (Hardie) siding
Fiber cement (HardiePlank, James Hardie) costs $6–$13 per square foot installed — about 50–100% more than vinyl but lasts 30–50 years vs 20–40 for vinyl. Hardie is fire-resistant, doesn't fade like vinyl, and looks like real wood without rot/insect issues.
ColorPlus pre-finished Hardie costs more but eliminates the need for paint touch-ups (wood-look paint lasts 10–15 years on Hardie vs 5–7 on traditional siding).
Cost of stucco siding
Traditional 3-coat stucco runs $6–$12 per square foot. Stucco is very long-lived (50+ years with proper drainage) but cracking is common in temperature swings. Very popular in Southwest US (AZ, NM, TX, CA) where dry climate prevents moisture issues.
EIFS (synthetic stucco) is cheaper at $5–$9/sq ft but has had moisture intrusion issues in humid climates — verify proper drainage system before signing.
Siding cost factors
Average 2,000 sq ft home has 1,500–2,000 sq ft of siding area. Multiply per-sq-ft cost by total exterior area.
Two-story adds 15–25% labor (scaffolding/ladders). Three-story adds 30–50%.
$1–$3 per sq ft to remove old siding. Asbestos siding (pre-1980) requires special handling: $5–$10/sq ft.
Rotten OSB/plywood under old siding runs $2–$5/sq ft to replace. Budget 5–15% of project for surprises.
Window/door trim, corner boards, soffit + fascia all add cost. Cedar/Hardie trim: $5–$15 per linear foot.
$200–$1,000 in most cities. Some cities require contractors to be specifically licensed for fiber cement or stucco.
Siding cost by city
Local pricing benchmarks across major US metros.