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Fence or deck costs in the East North Central states

Here’s the ballpark for common fence or deck jobs in cities across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Want one for your own project? A photo is all it takes.

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East North Central

What it usually costs

  • Build a wood fence$13 – $45 per linear foot
  • Build a vinyl or metal fence$13 – $61 per linear foot
  • Build a chain-link fence$8.78 – $40 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$13 – $51 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$22 – $81 per sq ft

A ballpark, not a quote. Each range runs from the lowest price to the highest across 26 cities here, and all of those are national averages adjusted for local prices, so your job could land outside it.

Fence or deck in the East North Central states

Decks are a regular feature of new Midwest houses. In Census counts of new single-family homes finished in 2025, about one in four in the Midwest had a deck, roughly twice the share in the South. The footings under them go deep. Wisconsin's statewide dwelling code puts footings at least 48 inches below grade, or below the frost line if that's deeper, and an attached deck has to meet those frost rules.

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Cities these ranges cover

  • Peoria, IL
  • Rockford, IL
  • Green Bay, WI
  • South Bend, IN
  • Evansville, IN
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Appleton, WI
  • Champaign, IL
  • Lafayette, IN
  • Elkhart, IN
  • Springfield, IL
  • Racine, WI
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Muskegon, MI
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • Bloomington, IL
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Terre Haute, IN
  • Kenosha, WI
  • Janesville, WI
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Jackson, MI
  • Traverse City, MI
  • Monroe, MI
  • Niles, MI

Questions homeowners ask

How accurate is a photo estimate?
It’s a ballpark, not a quote. A photo tells us a lot about the material and size, but a local pro who walks the yard will always be more precise. Use our number as the range to expect before you start calling around.
How is a fence priced versus a deck?
Fences are usually priced by the foot and decks by the square foot. We’ll ask one quick question to tell which you’re after, then size it from your photo and your answers.
Which materials can you estimate?
Wood, vinyl, chain-link and metal for fences; pressure-treated wood and composite for decks. Material is the single biggest price swing, so it’s worth picking the one you want.
Is this really free?
Yes. No signup, no credit card, no spam. We only make money if you choose to connect with a local pro — and that’s up to you.
What photo works best?
A wide shot of where the fence or deck will go — or of the old one you’re replacing — works best.

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