Front door cost in Traverse City, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $480 – $2,350
- Per door
- $479 – $2,361
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #161
- 1 = most expensive
Traverse City homeowners pay roughly $480 to $2,350 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $479 to $2,361 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Traverse City is 5% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Traverse City, MI, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,044 to $1,796 per door before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $350 | $430 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Traverse City, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 73% |
| Labor | $290 | $390 | $490 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $480 | $1,400 | $2,350 | 100% |
Why Traverse City prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Traverse City is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Traverse City metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,050, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Traverse City
Because every project leans on different trades, Traverse City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs −5% and window replacement −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $670 – $3,500 | −5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Traverse City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Traverse City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$480 to $1,250
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 | $480 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,350 |
| front and side doors | $960 – $2,450 | $2,100 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,700 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Traverse City is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $28.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $30.60 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 61.4 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 $22.52 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.28 and $27.31 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 90.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $25. At the 25th percentile ($22.71) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 1.8% or 4.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,440 jobs in the Traverse City area. That makes it the 264th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $22.71 | $28.47 | $30.60 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $18.28 | $22.52 | $27.31 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Traverse City bid
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.
How Traverse City compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Traverse City. Muskegon is the lowest at about $1,350 (midpoint, 1 door), 110 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MIthis page | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | |
| Green Bay, WI110 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Muskegon, MI110 miles | $440 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −4% |
| Sheboygan, WI125 miles | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Appleton, WI130 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI135 miles | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Michigan (statewide) | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Traverse City comes in at #161 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Traverse City is 3% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $520 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +7% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | level |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Traverse City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Traverse City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +4% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $450 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −3% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
When to schedule front door in Traverse City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Traverse City Cherry Cptl Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Traverse City (8 of 12 months). 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.
Traverse City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are August, September and October (3.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, June and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.2 inches. The station averages about 9 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 16 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 54 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 59 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
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Front door in Traverse City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Traverse City?
For 1 door, expect $480 to $2,350 in the Traverse City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,050 to $1,800. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Traverse City?
About $479 to $2,361 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 Traverse City or Green Bay?
Green Bay is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 1% more than Traverse City ($1,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Traverse City?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $390 out of $1,400. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Traverse City?
$960 to $4,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Traverse City expensive for front door compared with the rest of Michigan?
Traverse City is 3% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Traverse City?
The BLS median is $28.47 an hour in the Traverse City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.71 to $30.60.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Traverse City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $480 to $1,250 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.
+When is the best time to replace a front door in Traverse City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. June 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 Traverse City
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.