Front door cost in Tallahassee, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $430 – $2,300
- Per door
- $429 – $2,319
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Tallahassee area: $430 to $2,300 for 1 door. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.53 an hour in the Tallahassee area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Tallahassee, FL, standard level
$1,000 to $1,750
About $996 to $1,752 per door before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $280 | $350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Tallahassee, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $240 | $320 | $390 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $430 | $1,350 | $2,300 | 100% |
Where the Tallahassee price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.53 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tallahassee is 0.79 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Tallahassee is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,050 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.9: $0 to $0.
Is Tallahassee cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 door range from $1,350 to $1,400 across Tallahassee and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FLthis page | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | |
| Panama City, FL80 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Albany, GA90 miles | $390 – $2,250 | $1,350 | −3% |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $410 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −2% |
| Gainesville, FL115 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL125 miles | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $450 – $2,400 | $1,400 | +3% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Tallahassee ranks #255 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Tallahassee is 3% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +8% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tallahassee against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $540 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +16% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +10% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | +13% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $440 – $2,300 | $1,400 | level |
The best months for front door in Tallahassee
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Tallahassee (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 Tallahassee are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Tallahassee gets about 59 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.8 inches in June). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 103 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 | 64 | 41 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 68 | 44 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 74 | 49 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 80 | 54 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 71 | 7.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 73 | 7.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 73 | 7.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 70 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 82 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 73 | 48 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 66 | 43 | 4.2 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Tallahassee
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Tallahassee wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and patio door lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −11% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,300 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $630 – $3,400 | −8% |
Tallahassee: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Tallahassee. 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
$430 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,000 to $1,750
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,550 to $2,300
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $430 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,300 |
| front and side doors | $860 – $2,350 | $2,000 – $3,500 | $3,150 – $4,650 |
Who does the work: Tallahassee trade wages
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 Tallahassee the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.53 an hour, 23% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $25.95 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 25.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $20.81 an hour, which is 13% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.26 and $23.51 an hour. BLS counts 1,980 of them working in the area, 106.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $30. That is a swing of roughly 2.1% to 2.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Tallahassee has 186,160 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 124th 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% | $20.00 | $22.53 | $25.95 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $17.26 | $20.81 | $23.51 | $23.84 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Why two Tallahassee quotes can differ
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 Tallahassee: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Tallahassee?
For 1 door, expect $430 to $2,300 in the Tallahassee area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,000 to $1,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Tallahassee?
About $429 to $2,319 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 Tallahassee or Panama City?
Panama City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,400, which is 1% more than Tallahassee ($1,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tallahassee?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $320 out of $1,350. Materials are 77% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Tallahassee?
$860 to $4,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Tallahassee?
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 Tallahassee area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tallahassee expensive for front door compared with the rest of Florida?
Tallahassee is 3% below the Florida statewide estimate ($1,400 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Tallahassee?
The BLS median is $22.53 an hour in the Tallahassee area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $25.95.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Tallahassee?
For 1 door, basic work runs $430 to $1,200 and premium work $1,550 to $2,300. 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 Tallahassee?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. October and November 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 Tallahassee
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.