2026 Q3 · rank 28 of 51
Roof replacement cost in Idaho
An architectural shingle roof in Idaho costs $479 per square installed on the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index, -4.3% against the US typical of $500. Roofers in Idaho earn a mean $26.11/hour (BLS, May 2025), a labor index of 0.934.
How much does a new roof cost in Idaho?
$12,192 to $22,770 for an architectural shingle roof on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included), typical $17,441. That is $3.80 to $5.77 per square foot of roof, installed.
All materials in Idaho
| Material | Low | Typical | High | US typical | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | $380 | $479 | $577 | $500 | -4.3% |
| 3-tab shingles | $267 | $339 | $410 | $355 | -4.6% |
| Standing seam metal | $867 | $1,207 | $1,547 | $1,250 | -3.4% |
| Metal panel | $474 | $861 | $1,247 | $900 | -4.4% |
| Tile | $667 | $1,728 | $2,788 | $1,800 | -4.0% |
| Slate | $974 | $1,941 | $2,908 | $2,000 | -3.0% |
| Flat membrane | $237 | $454 | $670 | $475 | -4.5% |
A typical 2,000 sq ft footprint at a medium pitch is about 24.6 squares, so multiply the per-square figure by roughly 25 for a whole-roof number before tear-off, permit and extras. Use the calculator below for your own footprint.
Metro areas in Idaho
| Metro (BLS MSA) | Typical / square | vs state | Metro rank of 263 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $488 | +2.0% | 120 |
| Pocatello, ID | $470 | -1.9% | 152 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $467 | -2.4% | 159 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $445 | -7.0% | 213 |
| Logan, UT-ID (listed under UT) | $460 | -3.9% | 177 |
Only metros with a BLS roofer wage row appear. Areas outside these metros use the state figure.
How Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 28 of 51 states. Nearby on the Index: Ohio ($486), Delaware ($484), Maine ($475), Kansas ($473). The spread across all states runs from $609 to $428 per square, and the whole gap is labor: material is priced nationally in this edition.
This page is generated from the 2026 Q3 Index. A written guide for Idaho is added when the state is activated with a roofer partner and a county footprint source. Methodology.
Idaho roof cost questions
How much does a new roof cost in Idaho?
On the 2026 Q3 Roof Cost Index, an architectural shingle roof on a 2,000 sq ft single-story home (6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, permit and dumpster included) costs $12,192 to $22,770 in Idaho, typical $17,441. That is about 24.6 squares of roof.
How much is a new roof per square foot in Idaho?
Architectural shingles run $3.80 to $5.77 per square foot of roof surface installed in Idaho (typical $4.79), or $380 to $577 per square of 100 sq ft. Tear-off, permit and dumpster are extra.
How much does a metal roof cost in Idaho?
Standing seam metal on the same 2,000 sq ft home costs $24,167 to $46,638 in Idaho, typical $35,362, because standing seam material alone runs $400 to $800 per square against $100 to $250 for architectural shingles.
Why is roofing cheaper in Idaho than the US average?
Labor. Roofers in Idaho earn a mean $26.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025) against $27.95 nationally, a labor index of 0.934. Material is priced nationally in this edition, so the whole -4.3% gap is labor.
Which Idaho metro has the highest roofing cost?
Boise City, ID is the most expensive metro touching Idaho at $488 per square; Twin Falls, ID is the least at $445. Areas outside a metro use the state figure.
Estimate a roof in Idaho
Low / typical / high ranges from cited national cost tables, adjusted by local roofer wages (BLS). No email required.