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2026 cost data

Insulation Cost in Minnesota (2026)

Insulation in Minnesota costs above the national average — ranked 35 of 51 for installed price. Minnesota sits in climate zone 6, so attics should hit R-60.

Insulation prices per square foot

Installed prices — material plus labor — adjusted for Minnesota labor rates.

Job typeInstalled cost / sq ft1,500 sq ft attic
Attic blown-in fiberglass (R-49)$1.98$2,969
Attic blown-in cellulose (R-49)$1.82$2,729
Attic fiberglass batts (R-38)$1.71$2,568
Wall batts, open framing (R-15)$1.87$2,809
Wall dense-pack retrofit (drill & fill)$2.78$4,173
Crawlspace floor or wall insulation$2.25$3,371
Basement rigid foam + framing$3.32$4,976
Open-cell spray foam (3.5")$2.09$3,130
Closed-cell spray foam (2")$3.85$5,778
Old insulation removal & disposal$1.66$2,488

What whole jobs cost

Typical projectLocal price range
Attic top-up (1,500 sq ft)$1,605 – $2,782
Full attic removal + re-insulate$3,424 – $5,778
Whole-house wall retrofit (2,000 sq ft home)$4,494 – $8,346
Crawlspace encapsulation + insulation$4,066 – $9,630
Garage conversion insulation$963 – $2,354
Whole-home spray foam (new build)$8,025 – $17,120

Climate zone 6 R-value targets

Department of Energy retrofit recommendations for this zone.

Attic
R-60
Walls
R-21
Floors
R-30
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Price your own job

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Cities in Minnesota

Minneapolis

Insulation cost FAQs for Minnesota

How much does attic insulation cost in Minnesota?

A 1,500 sq ft attic blown to R-49 runs about $2,524 to $3,563 installed in Minnesota, or roughly $1.98 per square foot. DIY with rented equipment cuts that by 45–60%.

Is insulation cheaper to DIY in Minnesota?

Yes. Labor is most of an insulation bid, so blowing your own attic or installing batts typically saves 45–60% of the installed price. Spray foam, dense-pack wall retrofits and removal jobs are worth hiring out.

What drives insulation prices in Minnesota?

Local labor rates, how far crews travel, attic access, whether old insulation has to be removed first, and the R-value your climate zone calls for. Material prices barely change between states — labor is the swing factor.

Are there rebates in Minnesota?

The federal 25C tax credit covers 30% of insulation and air-sealing material costs up to $1,200 per year, and most utilities add their own attic and air-sealing rebates. Always check with your utility before booking work.

Materials for an insulation job in Minnesota

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