Garage door cost in Traverse City, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $670 – $3,500
- Per door
- $666 – $3,313
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #166
- 1 = most expensive
Traverse City homeowners pay roughly $670 to $3,500 to replace a garage door at 1 door, or $666 to $3,313 per door (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Traverse City is 5% lower. 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 Traverse City, MI, standard level
$1,500 to $2,650
About $1,460 to $2,519 per door before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $500 | $770 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,500 | $2,650 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Traverse City, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 65% |
| Labor | $290 | $630 | $970 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $670 | $2,100 | $3,500 | 100% |
Why Traverse City prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Traverse City is 0.97 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Traverse City metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $1,350, compared with $1,450 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.4) and land at $0 to $190.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Traverse City is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $28.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $30.60 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 61.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 20% of the weighting: a median of $29.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $37.07 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 57.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $22.52 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.28 and $27.31 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 90.6 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 ($30.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $30. At the 25th percentile ($22.71) it shrinks by about $75. The total moves by 1.4% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,440 jobs in the Traverse City area. That makes it the 264th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $22.71 | $28.47 | $30.60 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $22.86 | $29.64 | $37.07 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $18.28 | $22.52 | $27.31 | $23.84 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Traverse City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Traverse City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs level and window replacement −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $56,000 | −4% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,600 – $9,200 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Add-ons priced for Traverse City
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Traverse City by the average of the local wage index (0.97) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.95. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $290 – $860 |
Pick a size, pick a tier: garage door pricing in Traverse City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Traverse City 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 3 common sizes.
Basic
$670 to $1,800
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,500 to $2,650
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,350 to $3,500
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $670 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| double door | $670 – $1,800 | $1,500 – $2,650 | $2,350 – $3,500 |
| two single doors | $1,350 – $3,500 | $3,000 – $5,150 | $4,600 – $6,800 |
When to schedule garage door in Traverse City
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Traverse City Cherry Cptl Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Traverse City (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March 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.
Traverse City gets about 29 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are August, September and October (3.6 inches in October). Inside the workable window, June and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.2 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 | 29 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 31 | 16 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 23 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 54 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 59 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 52 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 59 | 41 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 46 | 32 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
Specs and site conditions that change a Traverse City bid
Door size and style
A standard door with 4-5 rectangular panels is $400-$1,400 before installation; add windows and it's $600-$2,500 (HomeGuide).
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.
Traverse City against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Sheboygan is the priciest of the group at $2,200. Muskegon is the cheapest at $2,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MIthis page | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | |
| Green Bay, WI110 miles | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Muskegon, MI110 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
| Sheboygan, WI125 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +5% |
| Appleton, WI130 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI135 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Michigan (statewide) | $700 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +4% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Traverse City comes in at #166 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $2,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $1,850 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Traverse City is 4% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $730 – $3,800 | $2,250 | +8% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | +4% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $700 – $3,600 | $2,150 | +4% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Traverse City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Traverse City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $680 – $3,650 | $2,150 | +4% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $650 – $3,500 | $2,100 | level |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −3% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −2% |
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Garage door in Traverse City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Traverse City?
For 1 door, expect $670 to $3,500 in the Traverse City 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 Traverse City?
About $666 to $3,313 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $190 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $700 to $3,500.
+Is garage door cheaper in Traverse City or Green Bay?
Green Bay is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,150, which is 3% more than Traverse City ($2,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Traverse City?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $630 out of $2,100. Materials are 65% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Traverse City?
$670 to $3,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Traverse City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $190 for fees in the Traverse City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Traverse City expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Michigan?
Traverse City is 4% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Traverse City?
The BLS median is $28.47 an hour in the Traverse City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.71 to $30.60.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Traverse City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $670 to $1,800 and premium work $2,350 to $3,500. 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 Traverse City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. June 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 Traverse City?
$290 to $860, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Traverse City
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