Storm door cost in Kansas City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $340 – $920
- Per door
- $342 – $919
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a storm door in the Kansas City area: $340 to $920 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 lands close to the US figure. 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
$520 to $750
About $515 to $746 per door before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $280 | $440 |
| Labor | $230 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $520 | $750 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Kansas City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $160 | $360 | $560 | 58% |
| Labor | $180 | $270 | $350 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $340 | $630 | $920 | 100% |
Why Kansas City prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, general maintenance and repair workers at 20%. Weighted together, Kansas City wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (40% at national prices).
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 $390 nationally becomes $360 here (midpoint, 1 door). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.5: $0 to $0.
Kansas City against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Same job, same size (1 door), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group. Joplin is the cheapest at $580.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MOthis page | $340 – $920 | $630 | |
| Topeka, KS75 miles | $320 – $870 | $590 | −6% |
| Columbia, MO100 miles | $330 – $890 | $610 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO125 miles | $310 – $860 | $580 | −7% |
| Springfield, MO130 miles | $320 – $870 | $600 | −6% |
| Jefferson City, MO130 miles | $330 – $890 | $610 | −3% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $340 – $930 | $640 | +1% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kansas City ranks #118 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kansas City is 1% below the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $380 – $1,000 | $690 | +10% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $320 – $870 | $600 | −6% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $330 – $890 | $610 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $310 – $860 | $580 | −7% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $330 – $890 | $610 | −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 | $330 – $900 | $620 | −2% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $400 – $1,050 | $730 | +15% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | level |
Why two Kansas City quotes can differ
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).
Replacing versus new
Replacing an old storm door runs $400-$1,050 because the old door has to come off.
Who does the work: Kansas City 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 Kansas City the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% 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 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 $70 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $40. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 11.0% 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) | 80% | $24.13 | $29.72 | $39.30 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $21.14 | $23.49 | $29.56 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Kansas City?
Jobs that often go together with storm door are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kansas City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (−3%) and window replacement lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
The best months for storm door in Kansas City
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 |
Cost by quality level and size in Kansas City
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 one storm door to front and back doors.
Basic
$340 to $570
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$520 to $750
Full-view door with a self-storing screen
Premium
$690 to $920
Low-E full-view or ventilating door
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one storm door | $340 – $570 | $520 – $750 | $690 – $920 |
| front and back doors | $680 – $1,150 | $1,050 – $1,500 | $1,400 – $1,850 |
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Storm door in Kansas City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Kansas City?
For 1 door, expect $340 to $920 in the Kansas City area. A standard-spec job lands at $520 to $750. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Kansas City?
About $342 to $919 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 Kansas City or Topeka?
Topeka is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $590, which is 6% less than Kansas City ($630). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kansas City?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $270 out of $630. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Kansas City?
$680 to $1,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm 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 $0 for fees in the Kansas City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kansas City expensive for storm door compared with the rest of Missouri?
Kansas City is 1% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($640 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 storm door work cost in Kansas City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $340 to $570 and premium work $690 to $920. 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 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.
Storm 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 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.