Garage door cost in Duluth, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $710 – $3,650
- Per door
- $711 – $3,481
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #90
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Duluth, MN usually costs $710 to $3,650 for 1 door. That works out to about $711 to $3,481 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.3).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Duluth, MN, standard level
$1,600 to $2,750
About $1,542 to $2,650 per door before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $980 | $1,800 |
| Labor | $560 | $870 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $120 |
| Total | $1,600 | $2,750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Duluth, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,400 | $2,400 | 63% |
| Labor | $330 | $710 | $1,100 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 4% |
| Total | $710 | $2,200 | $3,650 | 100% |
Why Duluth 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 $29.10 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Duluth is 1.10 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 33% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Duluth is at 95.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,450 nationally becomes $1,400 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 88.8: $0 to $180.
Duluth weather and the garage door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Duluth (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 Duluth are April through October: 7 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Duluth gets about 31 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 90 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and October are the driest, at 2.5 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 20 | 2 | 0.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 25 | 6 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 36 | 18 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Apr | 49 | 30 | 2.5 | Workable |
| May | 63 | 41 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 72 | 50 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 78 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 76 | 55 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 67 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 53 | 36 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 37 | 23 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Dec | 25 | 10 | 1.5 | Cold |
Is Duluth cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $2,100 to $2,400 across Duluth and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MNthis page | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | |
| St. Cloud, MN155 miles | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
| Minneapolis, MN160 miles | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +10% |
| Eau Claire, WI175 miles | $690 – $3,550 | $2,150 | −3% |
| Wausau, WI210 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −5% |
| Fargo, ND215 miles | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $740 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +5% |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Duluth ranks #90 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Duluth is 5% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $780 – $4,000 | $2,400 | +10% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $710 – $3,650 | $2,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Duluth against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $640 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −6% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $710 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +1% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $620 – $3,350 | $2,000 | −9% |
Optional extras in Duluth
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.03 for Duluth, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.10) and goods price index (0.95). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $310 – $920 |
Planning more than one job in Duluth?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Duluth wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+14%) and front door lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $30,500 – $61,200 | +5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,100 – $10,600 | +14% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,050 | +1% |
Garage door: what moves the price in Duluth
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.
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).
Duluth: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Duluth. 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
$710 to $1,900
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,600 to $2,750
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,500 to $3,650
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,650 |
| double door | $710 – $1,900 | $1,600 – $2,750 | $2,500 – $3,650 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,400 | $4,850 – $7,150 |
What local crews earn in Duluth
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 Duluth the blend is 1.10.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.10 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $36.50 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 49.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 20%) the local median is $39.76 an hour, which is 31% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.03 and $46.53 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 54.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.32 an hour, which is 19% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.72 and $34.00 an hour. BLS counts 1,820 of them working in the area, 145.9 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 $80. That is a swing of roughly 3.7% to 4.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Duluth has 124,710 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 173rd 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% | $23.05 | $29.10 | $36.50 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $29.03 | $39.76 | $46.53 | $30.38 | 1.31 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.72 | $28.32 | $34.00 | $23.84 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Garage door in Duluth: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Duluth?
For 1 door, expect $710 to $3,650 in the Duluth area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,600 to $2,750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Duluth?
About $711 to $3,481 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 Duluth or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 155 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,200, which is 0% less than Duluth ($2,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Duluth?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $710 out of $2,200. Materials are 63% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Duluth?
$710 to $3,650. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Duluth?
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 Duluth area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Duluth expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Duluth is 5% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($2,300 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Duluth?
The BLS median is $29.10 an hour in the Duluth area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.05 to $36.50.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Duluth?
For 1 door, basic work runs $710 to $1,900 and premium work $2,500 to $3,650. 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 Duluth?
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.
+What does "add a new opener" add in Duluth?
$310 to $920, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Duluth
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