City Index / Chicago
Chicago
Chicago.
Avg Inground Pool Cost
$44,374
$37,150
Low Estimate
$51,598
High Estimate
$40,580
Lowest Price
9.3%
Markup
$3,794
Potential Savings
All Pool Types — Chicago

Cost by pool type.

Inground (General)
$44,374
Range: $37,150 – $51,598
▲Floor: $40,580 · Markup: 9.3%
Above Ground
$4,619
Range: $3,867 – $5,371
▲Floor: $4,224 · Markup: 9.3%
General Pool Build
$3,443
Range: $1,330 – $5,371
▲Floor: $3,039 · Markup: 9.3%
Chicago Market Context

The Chicago gap.

Chicago carries a 9.3% contractor markup. The gap between average market price and the lowest reasonable price is $3,794, giving well-prepared buyers leverage.

How to negotiate: Request itemized line items for excavation, shell, plumbing, electrical, equipment, decking, and permits separately. The lowest reasonable price of $40,580 is your counter-offer starting point.
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