According to CostHelper.com, consumers can have vinyl siding installed by a professional contractor for anywhere between $1 and $7 per square foot. Having stucco siding installed by a professional contractor can cost the consumer anywhere between $6 and $9 per square foot.
Vinyl siding is relatively maintenance-free, it is very durable but can be prone to cracking. Stucco siding is brittle and relatively porous, it is easy to stain or accidentally put a hole in stucco. Holes should be repaired immediately because if water gets behind the stucco, it can ruin walls.
Because of the complexities involved with its installation, stucco siding installation requires an experienced hand. According to ServiceMagic.com, most of the cost linked with stucco siding projects lie in its installation. Vinyl siding is much easier to install, do-it-yourself handymen can install vinyl siding themselves to cut down on costs.
Vinyl siding can be purchased in varying thicknesses ranging between 0.35 and .055 inches. More premium, thicker brands of vinyl siding will have a higher price tag. Synthetic stucco is the lowest quality of stucco and comes with a lower price tag than regular stucco.
Some vinyl siding features a level of insulation which can add to the overall price tag, however. Stucco siding is a great insulator that is very efficient at keeping cool air inside a home even during periods of intense heat and sunlight.