Front door cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $490 – $2,400
- Per door
- $490 – $2,377
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #146
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new front door in the Cleveland area: $490 to $2,400 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 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$1,050 to $1,800
About $1,056 to $1,811 per door before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $690 | $1,350 |
| Labor | $360 | $440 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,050 | $1,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $190 | $1,050 | $1,850 | 72% |
| Labor | $300 | $400 | $500 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $490 | $1,450 | $2,400 | 100% |
Why Cleveland prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 85%, general maintenance and repair workers at 15%. Weighted together, Cleveland wages are 1.01 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. Cleveland is at 93.6 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 93.9: $0 to $0.
Is Cleveland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Cleveland. Youngstown is the lowest at about $1,400 (midpoint, 1 door), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $480 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +3% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +5% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cleveland ranks #146 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cleveland is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $520 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $480 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $500 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $580 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +15% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $490 – $2,450 | $1,450 | +2% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $490 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $510 – $2,400 | $1,450 | +2% |
Who does the work: Cleveland 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 Cleveland the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 85% of the weighting: a median of $29.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $38.03 an hour. About 3,280 work in the metro. That is 31.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.97 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $30.90 an hour. BLS counts 12,860 of them working in the area, 124.7 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 $100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 4.0% to 7.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cleveland has 1,031,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 36th 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% | $24.22 | $29.16 | $38.03 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $21.16 | $24.97 | $30.90 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Cleveland
Jobs that often go together with front door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cleveland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−2%) and window replacement lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
The best months for front door in Cleveland
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Cleveland Burke 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 Cleveland 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.
Cleveland gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and June are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 63 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 68 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 30 | 2.0 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: front door pricing in Cleveland
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cleveland. 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
$490 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 $2,400
Wood or custom door, frame work needed
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single entry door | $490 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,800 | $1,600 – $2,400 |
| front and side doors | $980 – $2,500 | $2,100 – $3,600 | $3,250 – $4,750 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Cleveland 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.
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Front door in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Cleveland?
For 1 door, expect $490 to $2,400 in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
About $490 to $2,377 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 Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,450, which is 0% more than Cleveland ($1,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $400 out of $1,450. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Cleveland?
$980 to $4,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for front door compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($1,450 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $29.16 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.22 to $38.03.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Cleveland?
For 1 door, basic work runs $490 to $1,250 and premium work $1,600 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 Cleveland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and June 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 Cleveland
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.