Front door cost in Idaho
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 door)
- $460 – $2,350
- Per door
- $455 – $2,364
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $1,500
- Metros covered
- 3
What does it cost to replace a front door in Idaho? Plan on $460 to $2,350 for 1 door. Wages (0.88x the US blend), materials (price index 96.3) and permit costs (95.5) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Idaho, the metros we cover range from $1,400 (Boise) to $1,450 (Coeur d'Alene) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Idaho (statewide), standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,028 to $1,791 per door before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $320 | $390 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Idaho
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 75% |
| Labor | $260 | $350 | $440 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $460 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Quality levels and sizes in Idaho
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Idaho wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$460 to $1,200
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,800
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,600 to $2,350
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $460 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $910 – $2,450 | $2,050 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,750 |
Wages behind the Idaho number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.88 for Idaho.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $30.25 an hour. BLS counts 8,380 of them working in the state, 97.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 15% of the weighting: a median of $23.17 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.62 and $29.23 an hour. About 8,200 work in the state. That is 95.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.25 an hour) would add about $60 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($21.76) would take off about $40. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 857,440 jobs across Idaho (May 2025), which is 0.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $21.76 | $25.00 | $30.25 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.62 | $23.17 | $29.23 | $23.84 | 0.97 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
How Idaho compares with nearby states
Idaho ranks 39 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for front door, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $1,800 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $1,350, both for 1 door at the midpoint. Idaho sits at $1,400. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 270 miles away | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Utah | 280 miles away | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Oregon | 350 miles away | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +12% |
| Washington | 380 miles away | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +16% |
| Nevada | 460 miles away | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +4% |
Which Idaho city is cheapest for front door?
1 of the 3 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,400, and the top-to-bottom gap is 2%. 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 (1 door) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $460 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Boise, ID | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
Weather windows across Idaho
Season matters for front door. For each Idaho metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Every Idaho metro on the list has 8 comfortable months, though rainfall ranges from 10 inches a year in Idaho Falls to 25 in Coeur d'Alene.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | 26 | 93 | 12 | 8: February through June and September through November |
| Idaho Falls | 12 | 87 | 10 | 8: March through October |
| Coeur d'Alene | 26 | 83 | 25 | 8: March through October |
Other Idaho jobs that often go with front door
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Idaho wages and prices. Against national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and storm door lowest (−7%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
Front door: what moves the price in Idaho
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
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 Idaho: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Idaho?
$460 to $2,350 for 1 door, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Idaho can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Idaho is cheapest for front door?
Boise at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door). The priciest is Coeur d'Alene at $1,450.
+Is front door cheaper in Idaho than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $1,400 against $1,500 for 1 door at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Idaho?
About 25% ($350). Materials are 75%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.88x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Idaho?
The BLS statewide median is $25.00 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.76 to $30.25.
+Where does Idaho rank for front door costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,400 for 1 door. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Idaho?
For 1 door, basic work runs $460 to $1,200 and premium work $1,600 to $2,350. Basic means: basic steel door, same size opening. Premium means: wood or custom door, frame work needed.
+Does the season matter for front door in Idaho?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Idaho metros we cover, Boise has the most comfortable months (8 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.
Front door by city in Idaho
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.