Front door cost in Duluth, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,400
- Per door
- $499 – $2,420
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #106
- 1 = most expensive
A new front door in Duluth, MN usually costs $500 to $2,400 for 1 door. That works out to about $499 to $2,420 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Duluth, MN, standard level
$1,100 to $1,850
About $1,075 to $1,844 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $710 | $1,400 |
| Labor | $370 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,100 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Duluth, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,900 | 72% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $510 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $500 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Duluth 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, Duluth wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 28% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Duluth is at 95.3 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 88.8: $0 to $0.
Duluth against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group at $1,600. Wausau is the cheapest at $1,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MNthis page | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| St. Cloud, MN155 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Minneapolis, MN160 miles | $570 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +11% |
| Eau Claire, WI175 miles | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Wausau, WI210 miles | $450 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Fargo, ND215 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $530 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +6% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Duluth ranks #106 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Duluth is 5% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $570 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +11% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $510 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Duluth against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $440 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $510 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,350 | −7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Duluth
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Duluth. 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
$500 to $1,250
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,100 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 | $500 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $1,000 – $2,550 | $2,150 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $4,850 |
Duluth 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, Duluth (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 Duluth are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Duluth gets about 31 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 20 | 2 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 25 | 6 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 76 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 67 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 53 | 36 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 37 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 25 | 10 | 1.5 | Cold |
What local crews earn in Duluth
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 Duluth the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $36.50 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 49.7 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 $28.32 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $34.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,820 of them working in the area, 145.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $85 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 4.8% to 5.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Duluth has 124,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 173rd 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% | $23.05 | $29.10 | $36.50 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.72 | $28.32 | $34.00 | $23.84 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Duluth
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Duluth wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+1%) and storm door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,050 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Duluth bid
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.
Door material
Basic steel doors run about $200-$600 for the door; fiberglass and wood go to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
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Front door in Duluth: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Duluth?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,400 in the Duluth area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,100 to $1,850. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Duluth?
About $499 to $2,420 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 Duluth or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 155 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 0% less than Duluth ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Duluth?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $1,450. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Duluth?
$1,000 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Duluth?
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 Duluth area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Duluth expensive for front door compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth is 5% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($1,550 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Duluth?
The BLS median is $29.10 an hour in the Duluth area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.05 to $36.50.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Duluth?
For 1 door, basic work runs $500 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 Duluth?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. April and October 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 Duluth
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.