Average Cost of Carpet Installation Per Square Foot by Location: Location Low High Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$1.10$2.30 Phoenix, Arizona$0.95$2.10 Chicago, Illinois$0.90$2.00 Manhattan, New York$1.50$2.50 Seattle, Washington$1.20$2.20 Austin, Texas$0.70$1.80 ...
Generally, hardwood will cost more; however, some carpeting may actually cost more per square foot than hardwood. It’s impossible to declare one cheaper than the other because there are many variables such as type of carpeting, installation cost and type of hardwood. What about laminate flooring?