Storm door cost in Atlantic City, NJ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 door)
- $350 – $950
- Per door
- $349 – $948
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $650
- Rank of 300 metros
- #81
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a storm door in Atlantic City, plan on $350 to $950 for 1 door, all in. Per door, that is $349 to $948 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 0% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 99.8).
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Estimated cost for 1 door in Atlantic City, NJ, standard level
$530 to $770
About $529 to $769 per door before permits. Labor is about 40% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $300 | $470 |
| Labor | $230 | $300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $530 | $770 |
Cost breakdown for 1 door in Atlantic City, NJ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $170 | $390 | $600 | 60% |
| Labor | $170 | $260 | $350 | 40% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $350 | $650 | $950 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlantic City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.25 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Atlantic City is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 40% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlantic City metro is 99.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 door comes to $390, compared with $390 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.9) and land at $0 to $0.
How Atlantic 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 $600 to $670 across Atlantic City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJthis page | $350 – $950 | $650 | |
| Vineland, NJ20 miles | $360 – $970 | $660 | +2% |
| Dover, DE45 miles | $320 – $880 | $600 | −7% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $350 – $940 | $640 | −1% |
| Trenton, NJ70 miles | $360 – $980 | $670 | +3% |
| Lancaster, PA95 miles | $340 – $930 | $640 | −2% |
| New Jersey (statewide) | $370 – $1,000 | $690 | +7% |
| United States | $350 – $950 | $650 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Atlantic City comes in at #81 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $820; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $530 (midpoints, 1 door). Statewide, Atlantic City is 7% below the New Jersey figure.
Other New Jersey metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $360 – $980 | $670 | +3% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $360 – $970 | $660 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlantic City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlantic City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $340 – $920 | $630 | −3% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $290 – $820 | $560 | −14% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $310 – $870 | $590 | −9% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $370 – $980 | $680 | +4% |
What nearby projects cost in Atlantic City
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlantic City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, patio door runs +3% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Patio door | 1 door | $610 – $6,200 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,400 | +3% |
Cost by quality level and size in Atlantic City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlantic City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 2 common sizes.
Basic
$350 to $590
Basic mid-view door with a standard screen
Standard
$530 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 | $350 – $590 | $530 – $770 | $710 – $950 |
| front and back doors | $700 – $1,200 | $1,050 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $1,900 |
Atlantic City labor market for storm door
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Atlantic City is 1.00 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.44 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 57.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.29 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.46 and $29.74 an hour. About 2,050 work in the metro. That is 121.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.44 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $45. At the 25th percentile ($23.62) it shrinks by about $40. The total moves by 6.9% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 168,700 jobs in the Atlantic City-Hammonton area. That makes it the 139th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.62 | $29.25 | $35.44 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 20% | $19.46 | $23.29 | $29.74 | $23.84 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Atlantic City bid
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.
Climate in Atlantic City: timing your storm door job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlantic City (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlantic City (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Atlantic City gets about 44 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.3 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and June are the driest, at 3.1 and 3.2 inches. The station averages about 6 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 30 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 66 | 55 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 75 | 65 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 80 | 71 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 65 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 54 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 43 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 47 | 35 | 4.2 | Workable |
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Storm door in Atlantic City: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a storm door in Atlantic City?
For 1 door, expect $350 to $950 in the Atlantic City area. A standard-spec job lands at $530 to $770. Small jobs usually cost more per door and large ones less.
+What is the price per door for storm door in Atlantic City?
About $349 to $948 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 Atlantic City or Vineland?
Vineland is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1 door there is $660, which is 2% more than Atlantic City ($650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlantic City?
About 40% at the midpoint, or $260 out of $650. Materials are 60% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 40%.
+What would front and back doors cost in Atlantic City?
$700 to $1,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does storm door need a permit in Atlantic 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 Atlantic City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlantic City expensive for storm door compared with the rest of New Jersey?
Atlantic City is 7% below the New Jersey statewide estimate ($690 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in New Jersey; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Atlantic City?
The BLS median is $29.25 an hour in the Atlantic City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.62 to $35.44.
+What do basic and premium storm door work cost in Atlantic City?
For 1 door, basic work runs $350 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 Atlantic City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. May and June 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 Atlantic 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.