Generally, retail cost for medium grade tile flooring material is between $1.50 dollars and $3.0 per square foot, however the cost of tile flooring and the labor involved to install it depends on both the quality of materials and the area of the country/state you live in.s such, installation goes from $6 per square foot up to around $10 per square foot. It’s recommended that you check with a few contractors in your area to understand the costs before starting your project.