Front door cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $580 – $2,700
- Per door
- $575 – $2,711
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Sacramento, CA usually costs $580 to $2,700 for 1 door. That works out to about $575 to $2,711 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $140 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, 23% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$1,200 to $2,050
About $1,216 to $2,070 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $440 | $530 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 70% |
| Labor | $360 | $490 | $610 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $580 | $1,650 | $2,700 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Sacramento wages are 1.22 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sacramento is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,150 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.7: $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Sacramento?
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sacramento wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+12%) and window replacement lowest (+8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,700 | +12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $780 – $4,050 | +10% |
Sacramento weather and the front door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Sacramento 5 Ese (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Sacramento are September through June: 10 of 12. Outside them, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Sacramento gets about 19 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (3.9 inches in January). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.2 and 0.1 inches. The station averages about 90 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 | 57 | 41 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 44 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 47 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 54 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 59 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 61 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 53 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 41 | 3.5 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Sacramento
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Sacramento the blend is 1.22.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $35.79 an hour, 23% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.45 and $40.70 an hour. About 9,730 work in the metro. That is 90.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.20 an hour, which is 14% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $30.56 an hour. BLS counts 7,980 of them working in the area, 73.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $95. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 3.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has 1,080,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 35th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.92 | $27.20 | $30.56 | $23.84 | 1.14 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Sacramento
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sacramento. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single entry door to front and side doors.
Basic
$580 to $1,450
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,200 to $2,050
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,850 to $2,700
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $580 – $1,450 | $1,200 – $2,050 | $1,850 – $2,700 |
| front and side doors | $1,150 – $2,850 | $2,450 – $4,150 | $3,700 – $5,400 |
Is Sacramento cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Sacramento. Stockton is the lowest at about $1,600 (midpoint, 1 door), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | −2% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $590 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +1% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $560 – $2,700 | $1,650 | −1% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | level |
| California (statewide) | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sacramento ranks #17 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sacramento is 1% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $580 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $550 – $2,600 | $1,600 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $570 – $2,750 | $1,650 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $610 – $2,750 | $1,700 | +2% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −12% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −13% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −13% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $490 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sacramento bid
Double doors
A double front door costs $1,500-$6,500+ installed; the doors alone are $1,200-$5,000.
Frame
Frame repair adds $75-$200+; rebuilding the opening for a new size costs $7-$20 per linear foot for framing.
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
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Front door in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Sacramento?
For 1 door, expect $580 to $2,700 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Sacramento?
About $575 to $2,711 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $500 to $2,500.
+Is front door cheaper in Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,600, which is 2% less than Sacramento ($1,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $490 out of $1,650. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Sacramento?
$1,150 to $5,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Sacramento?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Sacramento area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for front door compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 1% below the California statewide estimate ($1,650 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.45 to $40.70.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Sacramento?
For 1 door, basic work runs $580 to $1,450 and premium work $1,850 to $2,700. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Sacramento?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. June 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.
Front door near Sacramento
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 Front Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (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 = HomeGuide's door prices, from about $200 for a basic steel door to $2,000 for higher-end fiberglass or wood.