Storm door cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $320 – $880
- Per door
- $320 – $880
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #189
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Boise area: $320 to $880 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 8% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Boise, ID, standard level
$490 to $710
About $488 to $712 per door before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $290 | $450 |
| Labor | $200 | $260 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $490 | $710 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $370 | $580 | 62% |
| Labor | $150 | $230 | $300 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $320 | $600 | $880 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise number
Labor is 38% of the midpoint bill here, against 40% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), general maintenance and repair workers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $370 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $0 to $0.
Who does the work: Boise trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 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 Boise the blend is 0.87.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. About 4,080 work in the metro. That is 104.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.17 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $29.03 an hour. BLS counts 3,160 of them working in the area, 80.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $40 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $20. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $20.40 | $23.17 | $29.03 | $23.84 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Boise
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−4%) and front door lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
Why two Boise quotes can differ
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
Permit
No permit fee is included in this estimate; storm doors rarely need one.
Door style
A mid-view door is $350-$700 installed, a full-view door $425-$950, and a low-E full-view door $475-$1,000 (HomeGuide).
The best months for storm door in Boise
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Boise Air Terminal (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 Boise are February through June and September through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F, and July and August have 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.
Boise gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, May and December (1.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.4 inches. The station averages about 55 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 | 39 | 26 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 46 | 29 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 35 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 1.2 | Workable |
| May | 72 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 54 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 93 | 62 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 61 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Sep | 80 | 53 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Boise
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from one storm door to front and back doors.
Basic
$320 to $540
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$490 to $710
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$660 to $880
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $320 – $540 | $490 – $710 | $660 – $880 |
| front and back doors | $640 – $1,100 | $980 – $1,400 | $1,300 – $1,750 |
Boise against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
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 $600 to $680 across Boise and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $320 – $880 | $600 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $320 – $890 | $610 | +1% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $340 – $930 | $640 | +6% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $370 – $990 | $680 | +13% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | −1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $320 – $890 | $600 | +1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #189 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 1% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $320 – $890 | $610 | +1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $330 – $900 | $620 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $320 – $880 | $600 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $350 – $950 | $650 | +9% |
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Storm door in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Boise?
For 1 door, expect $320 to $880 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $490 to $710. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Boise?
About $320 to $880 per door for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $350 to $950.
+Is storm door cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $610, which is 1% more than Boise ($600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $230 out of $600. Materials are 62% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Boise?
$640 to $1,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Boise?
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 Boise area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 1% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $30.30.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Boise?
For 1 door, basic work runs $320 to $540 and premium work $660 to $880. Basic means: basic mid-view door with a standard screen. Premium means: low-E full-view or ventilating door.
+When is the best time to install a storm door in Boise?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and September through November. June 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.
Storm door near Boise
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 Storm Door Installation 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 are HomeGuide's door-alone price ($175-$600). Labor is the remainder, which matches its $175-$350 installation figure.