Garage door cost in Kansas City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $690 – $3,600
- Per door
- $692 – $3,406
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $2,200
- Rank of 300 metros
- #120
- 1 = most expensive
A garage door in Kansas City, MO usually costs $690 to $3,600 for 1 door. That works out to about $692 to $3,406 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 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Kansas City, MO, standard level
$1,550 to $2,700
About $1,506 to $2,592 per door before permits. Labor is about 32% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $970 | $1,750 |
| Labor | $540 | $830 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $1,550 | $2,700 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Kansas City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $380 | $1,350 | $2,350 | 64% |
| Labor | $320 | $680 | $1,050 | 32% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $95 | $190 | 4% |
| Total | $690 | $2,150 | $3,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Kansas City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kansas City is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 32% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kansas City is at 94.1 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 92.5: $0 to $190.
Planning more than one job in Kansas City?
Jobs that often go together with garage door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kansas City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete driveway comes out highest (+3%) and window replacement lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $29,000 – $58,200 | level |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
How Kansas City 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 $2,050 to $2,150 across Kansas City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MOthis page | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | |
| Topeka, KS75 miles | $650 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Columbia, MO100 miles | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO125 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Springfield, MO130 miles | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO130 miles | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $690 – $3,600 | $2,150 | level |
| United States | $700 – $3,700 | $2,200 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kansas City ranks #120 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kansas City is 0% above the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $750 – $3,850 | $2,300 | +8% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $660 – $3,450 | $2,050 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $640 – $3,400 | $2,050 | −5% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $670 – $3,500 | $2,100 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kansas City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $670 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −2% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $780 – $4,050 | $2,400 | +13% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $680 – $3,550 | $2,100 | −1% |
Kansas City 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, Kansas City Downtown 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 Kansas City are February through June and August through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
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.
Kansas City gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.5 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 40 | 22 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 26 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 1.3 | Cold |
Add-ons priced for Kansas City
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.00 for Kansas City, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.05) and goods price index (0.94). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a new opener (flat) | $300 – $900 |
Kansas City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kansas City. 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
$690 to $1,850
Basic single door, standard steel panels
Standard
$1,550 to $2,700
Insulated double door with windows
Premium
$2,450 to $3,600
Premium insulated or wood-look door, upgraded hardware
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| double door | $690 – $1,850 | $1,550 – $2,700 | $2,450 – $3,600 |
| two single doors | $1,400 – $3,650 | $3,050 – $5,300 | $4,750 – $7,000 |
What local crews earn in Kansas City
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 Kansas City the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 60% of the weighting: a median of $29.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $39.30 an hour. About 4,540 work in the metro. That is 41.4 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 $36.95 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.41 and $46.85 an hour. BLS counts 5,400 of them working in the area, 49.3 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 $23.49 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.14 and $29.56 an hour. BLS counts 10,360 of them working in the area, 94.5 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 $130 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $75. That is a swing of roughly 3.5% to 6.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kansas City has 1,096,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 34th 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% | $24.13 | $29.72 | $39.30 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 20% | $25.41 | $36.95 | $46.85 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.14 | $23.49 | $29.56 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Why two Kansas City quotes can differ
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.
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Garage door in Kansas City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a garage door in Kansas City?
For 1 door, expect $690 to $3,600 in the Kansas City area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,550 to $2,700. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for garage door in Kansas City?
About $692 to $3,406 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 Kansas City or Topeka?
Topeka is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $2,050, which is 5% less than Kansas City ($2,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kansas City?
About 32% at the midpoint, or $680 out of $2,150. Materials are 64% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 30%.
+What would double door cost in Kansas City?
$690 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does garage door need a permit in Kansas 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 Kansas City area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kansas City expensive for garage door compared with the rest of Missouri?
Kansas City is 0% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($2,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kansas City?
The BLS median is $29.72 an hour in the Kansas City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.13 to $39.30.
+What do basic and premium garage door work cost in Kansas City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $690 to $1,850 and premium work $2,450 to $3,600. 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 Kansas City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February 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 Kansas City?
$300 to $900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Garage door near Kansas 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