Detached garage cost in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $28,300 – $56,800
- Per sq ft
- $49 – $98
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #130
- 1 = most expensive
Coeur d'Alene homeowners pay roughly $28,300 to $56,800 to build a detached garage at 576 sq ft, or $49 to $98 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Coeur d'Alene is almost level. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID, standard level
$36,900 to $48,300
About $63.50 to $83 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $23,500 |
| Labor | $18,600 | $24,300 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $36,900 | $48,300 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Coeur d'Alene, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $20,800 | $27,700 | 49% |
| Labor | $14,300 | $21,500 | $28,600 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 1% |
| Total | $28,300 | $42,600 | $56,800 | 100% |
Why Coeur d'Alene prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), cement masons and concrete finishers (15%), construction laborers (20%), electricians (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Coeur d'Alene the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Coeur d'Alene metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 576 sq ft comes to $20,800, compared with $21,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.3) and land at $150 to $490.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Coeur d'Alene. The wage table below marks each row.
Detached garage: what moves the price in Coeur d'Alene
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
Foundation
A slab is cheapest. A frost-depth foundation in cold states costs more.
Pick a size, pick a tier: detached garage pricing in Coeur d'Alene
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Coeur d'Alene wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$28,300 to $39,700
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$36,900 to $48,300
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$45,400 to $56,800
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $11,900 – $16,700 | $15,500 – $20,300 | $19,100 – $24,000 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $28,300 – $39,700 | $36,900 – $48,300 | $45,400 – $56,800 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $35,400 – $49,600 | $46,000 – $60,200 | $56,700 – $70,900 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $44,200 – $61,900 | $57,500 – $75,200 | $70,800 – $88,500 |
When to schedule detached garage in Coeur d'Alene
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Coeur D'Alene (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Coeur d'Alene (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, October, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Coeur d'Alene gets about 25 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.8 inches. The station averages about 18 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 31 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 56 | 37 | 1.9 | Cold |
| May | 66 | 44 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 57 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Nov | 44 | 32 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 36 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 5 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Coeur d'Alene is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.00 an hour, which is 7% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.14 and $30.11 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 109.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $24.48 an hour, 8% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.40 and $28.20 an hour. About 1,080 work in the metro. That is 149.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.69 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $31.32 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 37.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.90 an hour, 5% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.08 and $40.46 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 66.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Coeur d'Alene metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $27.78 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $19.92 and $30.57 an hour.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,050. At the 25th percentile ($23.14) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 2.4% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,280 jobs in the Coeur d'Alene area. That makes it the 254th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.14 | $27.00 | $30.11 | $29.12 | 0.93 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $23.80 | $27.69 | $31.32 | $27.41 | 1.01 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.40 | $24.48 | $28.20 | $22.66 | 1.08 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.08 | $31.90 | $40.46 | $30.38 | 1.05 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $19.92 | $27.78 | $30.57 | $26.65 | 1.04 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Coeur d'Alene
Because every project leans on different trades, Coeur d'Alene's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +1% and home addition −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,150 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,300 | +1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,700 – $72,300 | −6% |
Coeur d'Alene against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Coeur d'Alene. Missoula comes closest at about $43,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDthis page | $28,300 – $56,800 | $42,600 | |
| Spokane, WA55 miles | $31,200 – $62,600 | $46,900 | +10% |
| Missoula, MT120 miles | $28,900 – $58,000 | $43,400 | +2% |
| Kennewick, WA150 miles | $32,300 – $64,700 | $48,500 | +14% |
| Yakima, WA210 miles | $31,600 – $63,400 | $47,500 | +12% |
| Seattle, WA240 miles | $34,000 – $68,200 | $51,100 | +20% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $27,500 – $55,200 | $41,400 | −3% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Coeur d'Alene comes in at #130 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $57,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $35,500 (midpoints, 576 sq ft). Statewide, Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $27,400 – $55,100 | $41,200 | −3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $27,300 – $54,800 | $41,000 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Coeur d'Alene's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Coeur d'Alene against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $27,300 – $54,800 | $41,100 | −3% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $27,400 – $54,900 | $41,100 | −3% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $25,400 – $51,000 | $38,200 | −10% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $29,900 – $60,100 | $45,000 | +6% |
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Detached garage in Coeur d'Alene: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Coeur d'Alene?
For 576 sq ft, expect $28,300 to $56,800 in the Coeur d'Alene area. A standard-spec job lands at $36,900 to $48,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Coeur d'Alene?
About $49 to $98 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $150 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Coeur d'Alene or Spokane?
Spokane is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $46,900, which is 10% more than Coeur d'Alene ($42,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Coeur d'Alene?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $21,500 out of $42,600. Materials are 49% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Coeur d'Alene?
$35,400 to $70,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Coeur d'Alene?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $490 for fees in the Coeur d'Alene area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Coeur d'Alene expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene is 3% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($41,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Coeur d'Alene?
The BLS median is $27.00 an hour in the Coeur d'Alene area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.14 to $30.11.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Coeur d'Alene?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $28,300 to $39,700 and premium work $45,400 to $56,800. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+When is the best time to build a detached garage in Coeur d'Alene?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. July and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Detached garage near Coeur d'Alene
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).