Is Vinyl Flooring Cheaper Than Carpet? A Real Cost Breakdown For Homeowners
For new carpet, estimates show materials plus install at around $2 to $9 per square foot.
For vinyl flooring and especially luxury vinyl plank (LVP), costs run higher, around $4 to $16 per square foot installed, depending on quality.
That shows generally carpet is cheaper up front than luxury vinyl flooring, but the story doesn’t end there.
