Front door cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $520 – $2,600
- Per door
- $520 – $2,620
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $1,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
Bend homeowners pay roughly $520 to $2,600 to replace a front door at 1 door, or $520 to $2,620 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bend is 5% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Bend, OR, standard level
$1,150 to $2,000
About $1,150 to $1,990 per door before permits. Labor is about 26% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $780 | $1,550 |
| Labor | $370 | $450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,150 | $2,000 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $210 | $1,150 | $2,100 | 74% |
| Labor | $310 | $410 | $520 | 26% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $520 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
Labor is 26% 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 Bend the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bend metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,150, compared with $1,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (103.6) and land at $0 to $0.
Bend: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bend 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
$520 to $1,350
Basic steel door, same size opening
Standard
$1,150 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 | $520 – $1,350 | $1,150 – $2,000 | $1,800 – $2,600 |
| front and side doors | $1,050 – $2,700 | $2,300 – $4,000 | $3,550 – $5,250 |
How Bend compares
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 $1,550 to $1,650 across Bend and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | level |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | level |
| Oregon (statewide) | $520 – $2,650 | $1,600 | level |
| United States | $500 – $2,500 | $1,500 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Bend comes in at #41 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $1,800; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,300 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Bend is 0% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $570 – $2,700 | $1,650 | +5% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $510 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $520 – $2,600 | $1,550 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $500 – $2,600 | $1,550 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $430 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −12% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $470 – $2,350 | $1,400 | −10% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $400 – $2,200 | $1,300 | −17% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $470 – $2,400 | $1,450 | −9% |
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 Bend is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 85%) the local median is $29.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $35.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,180 of them working in the area, 109.0 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 $26.28 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $30.43 an hour. About 980 work in the metro. That is 90.5 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 ($35.99 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $75. At the 25th percentile ($23.71) it shrinks by about $70. The total moves by 4.7% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 108,240 jobs in the Bend area. That makes it the 193rd 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% | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 15% | $22.40 | $26.28 | $30.43 | $23.84 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Bend?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs +8% and storm door +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,250 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $4,000 | +8% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bend bid
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.
When to schedule front door in Bend
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bend (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bend (10 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January 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.
Bend gets about 11 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 22 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (2.1 inches in December). Inside the workable window, August and September are the driest, at 0.3 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 43 | 25 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 24 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 52 | 28 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 37 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 42 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 49 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 48 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 76 | 41 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 34 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 28 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 23 | 2.1 | Cold |
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Front door in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a front door in Bend?
For 1 door, expect $520 to $2,600 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,150 to $2,000. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for front door in Bend?
About $520 to $2,620 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 Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $1,550, which is 0% less than Bend ($1,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 26% at the midpoint, or $410 out of $1,550. Materials are 74% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would front and side doors cost in Bend?
$1,050 to $5,250. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does front door need a permit in Bend?
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 Bend area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for front door compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 0% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($1,600 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $29.64 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.71 to $35.99.
+What do basic and premium front door work cost in Bend?
For 1 door, basic work runs $520 to $1,350 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 Bend?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through November. August and September 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 Bend
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.