Front door cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $480 – $2,400
- Per door
- $477 – $2,415
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #120
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Bangor, ME usually costs $480 to $2,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $477 to $2,415 per door before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $55 less. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.2).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bangor, ME, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,059 to $1,834 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $720 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $340 | $420 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,950 | 74% |
| Labor | $280 | $380 | $470 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $480 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Bangor number
Labor is 26% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (85%), general maintenance and repair workers (15%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bangor is at 97.2 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 96.5: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Bangor
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bangor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−3%) and patio door lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,600 | −3% |
Why two Bangor quotes can differ
Paint
Painting an unfinished door adds $125-$225; door and trim together are $150-$400.
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.
Bangor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bangor. 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
$480 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,050 to $1,850
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,650 to $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $480 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $950 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,650 | $3,300 – $4,850 |
Bangor 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, Bangor Intl Ap (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 Bangor are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Bangor gets about 42 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 75 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, October and November (4.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 28 | 9 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 11 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Apr | 53 | 32 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 43 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 53 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 59 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 57 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 49 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 38 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 29 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 17 | 3.7 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Bangor
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 Bangor the blend is 0.94.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $27.45 an hour, 6% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. About 430 work in the metro. That is 59.5 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 $22.58 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.83 and $27.20 an hour. BLS counts 600 of them working in the area, 83.0 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 $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $50. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 2.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bangor has 72,270 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 255th 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% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $19.83 | $22.58 | $27.20 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Is Bangor cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Bangor. Manchester comes closest at about $1,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $480 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | +10% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | +6% |
| Maine (statewide) | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +2% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bangor ranks #120 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bangor is 2% below the Maine figure.
Elsewhere in Maine
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $560 – $2,700 | $1,600 | +12% |
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Front door in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Bangor?
For 1 door, expect $480 to $2,400 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Bangor?
About $477 to $2,415 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 3% more than Bangor ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $380 out of $1,450. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Bangor?
$950 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for front door compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 2% below the Maine statewide estimate ($1,500 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Bangor?
For 1 door, basic work runs $480 to $1,250 and premium work $1,650 to $2,400. 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 Bangor?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August 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 Bangor
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.