How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 20x22 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 20×22 space (440 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $1,262 and $10,571 for carpet. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $2,965.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 20x22 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $1,262–$2,464 | $1,742 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $1,797–$3,795 | $2,626 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $2,039–$4,037 | $2,868 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $2,136–$4,279 | $2,965 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $2,378–$4,521 | $3,207 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $3,203–$5,852 | $4,285 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $4,028–$10,571 | $6,089 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Reading the table for a 20x22 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,262 job from a $10,571 one on the same 440 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range carpet lands near $770 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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How long does a 440 sq ft carpet install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 440 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 20x22 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$192.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 20x22 room with carpet?
The budget tier (Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet) installed professionally starts around $1,262. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.