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How Much Does a Garage Build (Detached) Cost in 2026?
New detached garage construction including foundation, framing, roofing, and garage door.
National Average
$26,000
for 400 sq ft
Low: $14,000High: $48,000
Calculate for Your Size & StateCost Breakdown
Labor (55%)
$14,300
Materials (45%)
$11,700
Cost per sq ft
$65
What's Typically Included
Foundation/slab
Framing
Roofing
Siding
Garage door
Electrical
Concrete floor
Permits
Garage Build (Detached) Cost by State
Based on 400 sq ft. Prices reflect regional labor and material cost differences.
MS
$19,760
AR
$20,280
WV
$20,800
AL
$21,320
OK
$21,320
KY
$21,840
SC
$21,840
LA
$22,100
SD
$22,100
TN
$22,100
KS
$22,360
IA
$22,620
GA
$22,880
IN
$22,880
MO
$22,880
NE
$22,880
NM
$22,880
NC
$22,880
OH
$23,400
TX
$23,400
ID
$23,920
MI
$23,920
ND
$23,920
WY
$23,920
AZ
$24,700
FL
$24,700
MT
$24,700
UT
$24,700
WI
$24,700
DE
$26,520
ME
$26,520
MN
$26,520
NV
$26,520
PA
$26,520
VA
$26,520
IL
$27,300
CO
$28,080
NH
$28,080
OR
$28,080
VT
$28,080
MD
$28,600
RI
$29,120
WA
$29,900
CT
$31,200
NJ
$31,720
MA
$32,500
NY
$33,280
CA
$33,800
AK
$35,100
DC
$35,100
HI
$37,700
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