Front door cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $500 – $2,400
- Per door
- $497 – $2,419
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a front door in St. Cloud, plan on $500 to $2,400 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $497 to $2,419 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.4).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$1,050 to $1,850
About $1,074 to $1,842 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 | $1,050 | $1,850 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in St. Cloud, 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% |
Where the St. Cloud price comes from
Labor is 28% 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 St. Cloud the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Cloud metro is 95.4 (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 (87.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Is St. Cloud cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group at $1,600. Eau Claire is the cheapest at $1,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $570 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +11% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −1% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $510 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $490 – $2,350 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $530 – $2,550 | $1,550 | +6% |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Cloud comes in at #109 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, St. Cloud is 5% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $570 – $2,650 | $1,600 | +11% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $510 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Cloud's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $520 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $430 – $2,300 | $1,400 | −5% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −2% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −5% |
Climate in St. Cloud: timing your front door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for St Cloud Rgnl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in St. Cloud (7 of 12 months). 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.
St. Cloud gets about 28 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 48 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (4.0 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.6 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 | 21 | 3 | 0.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 26 | 7 | 0.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 39 | 20 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 32 | 2.6 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 45 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 55 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 59 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 56 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 71 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 56 | 36 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 39 | 23 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Dec | 26 | 10 | 0.9 | Cold |
Front door: what moves the price in St. Cloud
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.
St. Cloud labor market for front door
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 St. Cloud is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.14 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $36.78 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 54.8 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 $26.98 an hour, 13% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $30.36 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 109.7 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 ($36.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $90. At the 25th percentile ($23.37) it shrinks by about $65. The total moves by 6.1% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 103,920 jobs in the St. Cloud area. That makes it the 197th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 85% | $23.37 | $29.14 | $36.78 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.55 | $26.98 | $30.36 | $23.84 | 1.13 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Planning more than one job in St. Cloud?
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Cloud's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +1% and storm door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| 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% |
St. Cloud: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Cloud 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
$500 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 | $500 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $990 – $2,550 | $2,150 – $3,700 | $3,300 – $4,850 |
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Front door in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in St. Cloud?
For 1 door, expect $500 to $2,400 in the St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
About $497 to $2,419 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 St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,600, which is 11% more than St. Cloud ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud?
$990 to $4,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for front door compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $29.14 an hour in the St. Cloud area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.37 to $36.78.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud
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.