Storm door cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $360 – $950
- Per door
- $358 – $949
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #74
- 1 = most expensive
A storm door in Champaign, IL usually costs $360 to $950 for 1 door. That works out to about $358 to $949 per door before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, 11% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Champaign, IL, standard level
$540 to $770
About $535 to $772 per door before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $250 | $330 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $540 | $770 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 56% |
| Labor | $190 | $290 | $390 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $360 | $650 | $950 | 100% |
Where the Champaign price comes from
Labor is 44% 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 Champaign the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Champaign is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $390 nationally becomes $360 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.7: $0 to $0.
What nearby projects cost in Champaign
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Champaign wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+2%) and window replacement lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,100 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
Champaign weather and the storm door calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Champaign Willard 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 Champaign 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.
Champaign gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 52 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Champaign
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Champaign. 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
$360 to $590
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$540 to $770
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$710 to $950
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $360 – $590 | $540 – $770 | $710 – $950 |
| front and back doors | $720 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 | $1,450 – $1,900 |
Why two Champaign quotes can differ
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).
Replacing versus new
Replacing an old storm door runs $400-$1,050 because the old door has to come off.
Screens and features
Self-storing and retractable screens, ventilating glass and security features all raise the price.
How Champaign compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Champaign. Terre Haute is the lowest at about $630 (midpoint, 1 door), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $360 – $950 | $650 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $370 – $980 | $680 | +3% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −2% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $370 – $980 | $680 | +4% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $340 – $910 | $630 | −4% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $380 – $990 | $680 | +4% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $400 – $1,050 | $740 | +13% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Champaign ranks #74 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Champaign is 11% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $410 – $1,100 | $760 | +16% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $370 – $980 | $680 | +4% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $370 – $970 | $670 | +3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $380 – $990 | $680 | +4% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $370 – $980 | $680 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $330 – $910 | $620 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $350 – $930 | $640 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $330 – $890 | $610 | −7% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $310 – $860 | $590 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Champaign
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 Champaign the blend is 1.11.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $32.20 an hour, 11% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 29.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 20%) the local median is $26.57 an hour, which is 11% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.81 and $31.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,290 of them working in the area, 122.3 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 $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $55. That is a swing of roughly 8.6% to 11.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Champaign-Urbana has 105,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 196th 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% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.81 | $26.57 | $31.39 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
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Storm door in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Champaign?
For 1 door, expect $360 to $950 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $540 to $770. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Champaign?
About $358 to $949 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 Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $680, which is 3% more than Champaign ($650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $290 out of $650. Materials are 56% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Champaign?
$720 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Champaign?
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 Champaign area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 11% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($740 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.37 to $42.23.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Champaign?
For 1 door, basic work runs $360 to $590 and premium work $710 to $950. 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 Champaign?
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.
Storm door near Champaign
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.