Front door cost in Boston, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $570 – $2,600
- Per door
- $570 – $2,611
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #32
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Boston area: $570 to $2,600 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 6% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Boston, MA, standard level
$1,200 to $2,000
About $1,182 to $1,999 per door before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $740 | $1,450 |
| Labor | $440 | $540 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,200 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Boston, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $200 | $1,100 | $2,000 | 69% |
| Labor | $370 | $490 | $620 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $570 | $1,600 | $2,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Boston number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Boston wages are 1.24 times the national level. Labor makes up about 31% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boston is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,100 nationally becomes $1,100 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 108.3: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Boston 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 Boston the blend is 1.24.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $36.16 an hour, 24% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.26 and $47.47 an hour. About 12,720 work in the metro. That is 47.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.69 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $35.10 an hour. BLS counts 21,030 of them working in the area, 77.8 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $80. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton has 2,703,890 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 10th 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% | $29.26 | $36.16 | $47.47 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $23.00 | $28.69 | $35.10 | $23.84 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Boston
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boston wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+21%) and garage door lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $680 – $7,300 | +21% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,350 – $17,100 | +15% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $770 – $3,950 | +7% |
Why two Boston 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.
Is Boston 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 $1,500 to $1,600 across Boston and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MAthis page | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | |
| Manchester, NH45 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −7% |
| Worcester, MA50 miles | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | −3% |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −7% |
| Barnstable, MA70 miles | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | −4% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $510 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −6% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $570 – $2,600 | $1,600 | −1% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boston ranks #32 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boston is 1% above the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $550 – $2,550 | $1,550 | −3% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $560 – $2,550 | $1,550 | −2% |
| Barnstable, MA | 94,110 jobs | $540 – $2,500 | $1,550 | −4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −5% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $500 – $2,450 | $1,500 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $470 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −9% |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $460 – $2,450 | $1,450 | −9% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $650 – $2,900 | $1,750 | +11% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Boston
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boston. 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
$570 to $1,400
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,200 to $2,000
Fiberglass door with sidelight trim or glass
Premium
$1,800 to $2,600
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $570 – $1,400 | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| front and side doors | $1,150 – $2,750 | $2,350 – $4,000 | $3,600 – $5,200 |
The best months for front door in Boston
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boston Logan 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 Boston are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Boston gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 14 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 | 37 | 23 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 31 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 50 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 66 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 38 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 42 | 29 | 4.3 | Cold |
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Front door in Boston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Boston?
For 1 door, expect $570 to $2,600 in the Boston area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,200 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Boston?
About $570 to $2,611 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 Boston or Manchester?
Manchester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,500, which is 7% less than Boston ($1,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boston?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $490 out of $1,600. Materials are 69% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Boston?
$1,150 to $5,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Boston?
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 Boston area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boston expensive for front door compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Boston is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($1,600 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boston?
The BLS median is $36.16 an hour in the Boston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.26 to $47.47.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Boston?
For 1 door, basic work runs $570 to $1,400 and premium work $1,800 to $2,600. 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 Boston?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May 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 Boston
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.