Detached garage cost in Springfield, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $32,200 – $64,500
- Per sq ft
- $55.50 – $111
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #29
- 1 = most expensive
A detached garage in Springfield, MA usually costs $32,200 to $64,500 for 576 sq ft. That works out to about $55.50 to $111 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $4,850 more. Carpenters earn a median of $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Springfield, MA, standard level
$41,900 to $54,800
About $72.50 to $94.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,200 | $23,700 |
| Labor | $23,500 | $30,700 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $380 |
| Total | $41,900 | $54,800 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Springfield, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,000 | $21,000 | $27,900 | 43% |
| Labor | $18,100 | $27,100 | $36,100 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 1% |
| Total | $32,200 | $48,400 | $64,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Springfield number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 5 trades: carpenters at 45%, cement masons and concrete finishers at 15%, construction laborers at 20%, electricians at 10%, roofers at 10%. Weighted together, Springfield wages are 1.25 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Springfield is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $21,600 nationally becomes $21,000 here (midpoint, 576 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 96.1: $140 to $480.
Springfield weather and the detached garage calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Springfield are May through September: 5 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Springfield gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.7 inches in October). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.7 inches. The station averages about 18 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 16 | 2.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 17 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 26 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Apr | 60 | 35 | 4.1 | Cold |
| May | 72 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 61 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 51 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 39 | 4.7 | Cold |
| Nov | 51 | 30 | 3.5 | Cold |
| Dec | 40 | 22 | 3.6 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Springfield?
Jobs that often go together with detached garage are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Springfield wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+16%) and garage door lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,500 | +7% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $750 – $3,800 | +4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,050 – $10,500 | +13% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $44,200 – $89,300 | +16% |
Springfield: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Springfield. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$32,200 to $45,100
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$41,900 to $54,800
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$51,600 to $64,500
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $13,500 – $19,000 | $17,600 – $23,100 | $21,700 – $27,200 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $32,200 – $45,100 | $41,900 – $54,800 | $51,600 – $64,500 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $40,200 – $56,300 | $52,300 – $68,400 | $64,400 – $80,600 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $50,200 – $70,400 | $65,300 – $85,500 | $80,400 – $100,500 |
Detached garage: what moves the price in Springfield
Permits
You need a permit for a detached garage: $150-$500 on average, with separate electrical or plumbing permits if those are involved.
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.
Springfield against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (576 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Worcester is the priciest of the group at $48,900. Pittsfield is the cheapest at $44,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MAthis page | $32,200 – $64,500 | $48,400 | |
| Amherst, MA15 miles | $30,900 – $62,000 | $46,400 | −4% |
| Hartford, CT30 miles | $30,200 – $60,600 | $45,400 | −6% |
| Pittsfield, MA35 miles | $29,600 – $59,400 | $44,500 | −8% |
| Worcester, MA40 miles | $32,600 – $65,300 | $48,900 | +1% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $29,900 – $60,000 | $44,900 | −7% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $32,400 – $65,100 | $48,700 | +1% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Springfield ranks #29 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Springfield is 1% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $32,400 – $64,900 | $48,600 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $32,600 – $65,300 | $48,900 | +1% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $31,400 – $63,100 | $47,300 | −2% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $30,900 – $62,000 | $46,400 | −4% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $29,600 – $59,400 | $44,500 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Springfield against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $33,400 – $67,000 | $50,200 | +4% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $32,300 – $64,900 | $48,600 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $29,400 – $59,100 | $44,200 | −9% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $28,800 – $57,800 | $43,300 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Springfield
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 5 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Springfield the blend is 1.25.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $36.31 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.38 and $42.01 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 32.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $30.12 an hour, which is 33% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $37.06 an hour. BLS counts 880 of them working in the area, 43.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.56 an hour, 11% above the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $37.28 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 3.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.22 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.78 and $46.41 an hour. BLS counts 860 of them working in the area, 42.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.68 an hour, 38% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $30.44 and $39.95 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 14.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $2,650. That is a swing of roughly 5.5% to 3.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Springfield has 201,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 113th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.38 | $36.31 | $42.01 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $25.00 | $30.56 | $37.28 | $27.41 | 1.11 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $23.44 | $30.12 | $37.06 | $22.66 | 1.33 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.78 | $37.22 | $46.41 | $30.38 | 1.23 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $30.44 | $36.68 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.38 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.25 | |||||
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Detached garage in Springfield: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Springfield?
For 576 sq ft, expect $32,200 to $64,500 in the Springfield area. A standard-spec job lands at $41,900 to $54,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Springfield?
About $55.50 to $111 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Springfield or Amherst?
Amherst is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $46,400, which is 4% less than Springfield ($48,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Springfield?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $27,100 out of $48,400. Materials are 43% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Springfield?
$40,200 to $80,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Springfield?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Springfield area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Springfield expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Springfield is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($48,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Springfield?
The BLS median is $36.31 an hour in the Springfield area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.38 to $42.01.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Springfield?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $32,200 to $45,100 and premium work $51,600 to $64,500. 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 Springfield?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through September. May 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 Springfield
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).