Garage door cost in Cedar Rapids, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $660 – $3,450
- Per door
- $661 – $3,295
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a garage door in the Cedar Rapids area: $660 to $3,450 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 6% lower than the US figure. 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 Cedar Rapids, IA, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,451 to $2,505 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $490 | $750 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 66% |
| Labor | $290 | $620 | $950 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $660 | $2,050 | $3,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Cedar Rapids number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 60%, electricians at 20%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Cedar Rapids wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (30% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cedar Rapids is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,350 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 89.0: $0 to $180.
Related projects, priced for Cedar Rapids
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cedar Rapids wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,500 – $55,200 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,800 | −4% |
Optional extras in Cedar Rapids
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.94 for Cedar Rapids, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.95) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $280 – $850 |
The best months for garage door in Cedar Rapids
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Cedar Rapids Muni 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 Cedar Rapids 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.
Cedar Rapids gets about 36 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (5.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 28 | 11 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 80 | 60 | 5.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 63 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 60 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 40 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 33 | 17 | 1.6 | Cold |
Who does the work: Cedar Rapids trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 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 Cedar Rapids the blend is 0.95.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $31.75 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 38.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.15 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.12 an hour. BLS counts 1,690 of them working in the area, 121.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.94 an hour, which is 5% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.29 and $31.57 an hour. BLS counts 1,260 of them working in the area, 90.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $45 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $70. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 2.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cedar Rapids has 139,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 160th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $23.11 | $28.33 | $31.75 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $19.28 | $24.15 | $30.12 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.29 | $24.94 | $31.57 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Cedar Rapids bid
Opener
A new opener is a separate line at $300-$900 installed.
Labor
Installation labor is about $200-$500, so the door itself is most of the bill.
Permit
Like-for-like replacement often needs no permit. Opening up the wall or adding wiring can.
Is Cedar Rapids cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Cedar Rapids. Iowa City is the lowest at about $2,000 (midpoint, 1 door), 40 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IAthis page | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | |
| Iowa City, IA40 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Dubuque, IA45 miles | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Waterloo, IA55 miles | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Davenport, IA75 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI115 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cedar Rapids ranks #185 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cedar Rapids is 1% below the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,000 | −2% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $660 – $3,500 | $2,050 | level |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | +1% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cedar Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $740 – $3,750 | $2,250 | +9% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $800 – $4,100 | $2,450 | +18% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +5% |
Cedar Rapids: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cedar Rapids. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from single door to two single doors.
Basic
$660 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,650
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,450
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| double door | $660 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,450 |
| two single doors | $1,300 – $3,500 | $2,950 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,750 |
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Garage door in Cedar Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Cedar Rapids?
For 1 door, expect $660 to $3,450 in the Cedar Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,500 to $2,650. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Cedar Rapids?
About $661 to $3,295 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,000, which is 2% less than Cedar Rapids ($2,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cedar Rapids?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $620 out of $2,050. Materials are 66% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Cedar Rapids?
$660 to $3,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Cedar Rapids?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Cedar Rapids area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cedar Rapids expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Iowa?
Cedar Rapids is 1% below the Iowa statewide estimate ($2,100 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cedar Rapids?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Cedar Rapids area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $31.75.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Cedar Rapids?
For 1 door, basic work runs $660 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 to $3,450. Basic means: basic single door, standard steel panels. Premium means: premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware.
+When is the best time to replace a garage door in Cedar Rapids?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Cedar Rapids?
$280 to $850, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Cedar Rapids
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 Garage Door Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (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