Detached garage cost in Vermont
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (576 sq ft)
- $29,100 – $58,400
- Per sq ft
- $50.50 – $101
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $43,500
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to build a detached garage in Vermont? Plan on $29,100 to $58,400 for 576 sq ft. Wages (1.04x the US blend), materials (price index 97.3) and permit costs (98.0) put the state above the national midpoint by 0%.
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Vermont (statewide), standard level
$37,900 to $49,600
About $65.50 to $85.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,200 | $23,800 |
| Labor | $19,400 | $25,400 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $37,900 | $49,600 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Vermont
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,000 | $21,000 | $28,000 | 48% |
| Labor | $14,900 | $22,400 | $29,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 1% |
| Total | $29,100 | $43,700 | $58,400 | 100% |
Vermont versus the states around it
Vermont ranks 18 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for detached garage, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $56,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $37,800, both for 576 sq ft at the midpoint. Vermont sits at $43,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 140 miles away | $29,000 – $58,200 | $43,600 | level |
| Maine | 150 miles away | $28,800 – $57,700 | $43,200 | −1% |
| Massachusetts | 180 miles away | $32,400 – $65,100 | $48,700 | +11% |
| Connecticut | 220 miles away | $30,200 – $60,600 | $45,400 | +4% |
| Rhode Island | 220 miles away | $29,800 – $59,900 | $44,800 | +3% |
Weather windows across Vermont
Season matters for detached garage. For each Vermont metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for pouring concrete.
Burlington has 6 comfortable months (May through October), with about 38 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 13 | 82 | 38 | 6: May through October |
Related projects, priced for Vermont
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Vermont wages and prices. Against national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+2%) and garage door lowest (−1%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,450 – $5,200 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,650 | −1% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,700 – $9,450 | +2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,400 – $77,700 | +1% |
Detached garage: what moves the price in Vermont
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.
Garage apartments
A garage with living space is a different project: HomeGuide puts them at $80,000-$300,000.
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).
Vermont metro-by-metro prices
Vermont has one metro in our dataset, Burlington, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (576 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | $29,400 – $58,900 | $44,100 | +1% |
Wages behind the Vermont number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 5 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.04 for Vermont.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $30.00 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.12 and $30.97 an hour. BLS counts 3,080 of them working in the state, 101.4 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 $23.36 an hour, 3% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.49 and $27.94 an hour. About 1,430 work in the state. That is 47.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.40 an hour, which is 7% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $31.01 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the state, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.54 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,270 work in the state. That is 41.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.39 an hour, which is 7% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $23.44 and $29.38 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the state, 6.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.97 an hour) would add about $320 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($25.12) would take off about $1,650. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 303,890 jobs across Vermont (May 2025), which is 0.2% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $25.12 | $30.00 | $30.97 | $29.12 | 1.03 | state |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $24.37 | $29.40 | $31.01 | $27.41 | 1.07 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.49 | $23.36 | $27.94 | $22.66 | 1.03 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.54 | $30.49 | $38.65 | $30.38 | 1.00 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $23.44 | $28.39 | $29.38 | $26.65 | 1.07 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Quality levels and sizes in Vermont
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Vermont wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$29,100 to $40,800
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$37,900 to $49,600
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$46,700 to $58,400
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $12,200 – $17,200 | $15,900 – $20,900 | $19,700 – $24,600 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $29,100 – $40,800 | $37,900 – $49,600 | $46,700 – $58,400 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $36,300 – $50,900 | $47,300 – $61,900 | $58,200 – $72,900 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $45,400 – $63,600 | $59,100 – $77,300 | $72,700 – $91,000 |
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Detached garage in Vermont: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Vermont?
$29,100 to $58,400 for 576 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Vermont can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Vermont is cheapest for detached garage?
Burlington at about $44,100 (midpoint, 576 sq ft).
+Is detached garage cheaper in Vermont than the US average?
It is 0% more expensive: $43,700 against $43,500 for 576 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Vermont?
About 51% ($22,400). Materials are 48%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Vermont?
The BLS statewide median is $30.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.12 to $30.97.
+Where does Vermont rank for detached garage costs?
18th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $43,700 for 576 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Vermont?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $29,100 to $40,800 and premium work $46,700 to $58,400. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+Does the season matter for detached garage in Vermont?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Vermont metros we cover, Burlington has the most comfortable months (6 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Detached garage by city in Vermont
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).