Is wood floor or carpet cheaper?

That depends on your individual preferences and needs. There are Excellent carpets as well as Excellent wood floors. Carpet will keep a room warmer but wood floors won't stain and are easier to clean. Wood floors will typically last longer than carpet. They can be refinished to get scratches out after years of wear. Good quality carpet generally has a life of approximately 20 years. Carpet is also never advised in rooms like kitchens and bathrooms, before of the risk of flooding or exposure to water. Wooden Flooring is also not advised in these rooms as water can have a disastrous effect on the wood.