In many cases, installing carpet may be more expensive than laminate flooring. The average cost to install carpet in a 330-square-foot room is $1,800, while installing laminate flooring in the same area ranges from $890 to $3,300. Both laminate flooring and carpet can vary widely in quality and price, with some carpets costing much more than laminate. “We like to use laminate flooring when we’re replacing carpet in flip-house situations. The material is inexpensive, the installation is easy and inexpensive, and it really looks good,” says Tschudi.