Detached garage cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $31,400 – $63,100
- Per sq ft
- $54.50 – $109
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #47
- 1 = most expensive
Bend homeowners pay roughly $31,400 to $63,100 to build a detached garage at 576 sq ft, or $54.50 to $109 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bend is 9% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $29.64 an hour in the Bend area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$40,900 to $53,600
About $70.50 to $92.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $19,700 | $25,800 |
| Labor | $21,000 | $27,400 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $410 |
| Total | $40,900 | $53,600 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,200 | $22,700 | $30,300 | 48% |
| Labor | $16,100 | $24,200 | $32,300 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 | $520 | 1% |
| Total | $31,400 | $47,300 | $63,100 | 100% |
Where the Bend price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Bend the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 576 sq ft comes to $22,700, compared with $21,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $160 to $520.
Why two Bend quotes can differ
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.
When to schedule detached garage in Bend
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bend (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
June through September is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Bend (4 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, May, 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.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Cold |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Cold |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Bend
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$31,400 to $44,100
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$40,900 to $53,600
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$50,400 to $63,100
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $13,200 – $18,600 | $17,200 – $22,600 | $21,200 – $26,600 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $44,100 | $40,900 – $53,600 | $50,400 – $63,100 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $39,300 – $55,100 | $51,100 – $66,900 | $63,000 – $78,700 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $49,000 – $68,700 | $63,800 – $83,500 | $78,600 – $98,300 |
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Bend. Medford is the lowest at about $45,500 (midpoint, 576 sq ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $31,400 – $63,100 | $47,300 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $30,600 – $61,500 | $46,000 | −3% |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $31,200 – $62,700 | $46,900 | −1% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $33,300 – $66,900 | $50,100 | +6% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $30,300 – $60,800 | $45,500 | −4% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $31,600 – $63,400 | $47,500 | +1% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $31,600 – $63,400 | $47,500 | level |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #47 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $57,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $35,500 (midpoints, 576 sq ft). Statewide, Bend is 0% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $33,300 – $66,900 | $50,100 | +6% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $31,200 – $62,700 | $46,900 | −1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $30,600 – $61,500 | $46,000 | −3% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $30,300 – $60,800 | $45,500 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $25,700 – $51,600 | $38,600 | −18% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $28,000 – $56,200 | $42,100 | −11% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $24,200 – $48,500 | $36,400 | −23% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $27,500 – $55,200 | $41,300 | −13% |
What nearby projects cost in Bend
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, home addition runs +11% and garage door +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | +8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $4,000 | +8% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,200 | +10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,300 – $85,600 | +11% |
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 Bend is 1.12 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $29.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $35.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,180 of them working in the area, 109.0 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 $25.37 an hour, 12% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $29.52 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 72.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $31.63 an hour, which is 15% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $27.86 and $37.11 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 20.3 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 $47.69 an hour, 57% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $35.93 and $54.25 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 56.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.84 an hour, which is 8% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $24.50 and $33.64 an hour. BLS counts 230 of them working in the area, 21.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,100. At the 25th percentile ($23.71) it shrinks by about $2,000. The total moves by 4.5% or 4.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $27.86 | $31.63 | $37.11 | $27.41 | 1.15 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.68 | $25.37 | $29.52 | $22.66 | 1.12 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $35.93 | $47.69 | $54.25 | $30.38 | 1.57 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $24.50 | $28.84 | $33.64 | $26.65 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
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Detached garage in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Bend?
For 576 sq ft, expect $31,400 to $63,100 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $40,900 to $53,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Bend?
About $54.50 to $109 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $160 to $520 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $46,000, which is 3% less than Bend ($47,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $24,200 out of $47,300. Materials are 48% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Bend?
$39,300 to $78,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $160 to $520 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 0% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($47,500 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $29.64 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.71 to $35.99.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Bend?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $31,400 to $44,100 and premium work $50,400 to $63,100. 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 Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are June through September. August and September 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 Bend
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).