Cheapest States for Detached Garage (2026)
Detached Garage cost ranked across all 50 states for a typical 576 sq ft project. The Southeast is cheapest (from $17,280); the West is priciest (up to $57,600) — a spread of about 35%.
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Which states are cheapest for a detached garage? Detached Garage is least expensive in the Southeast — including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky — where a typical 576 sq ft project averages $27,648. It is most expensive in the West (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho), averaging $37,440. The national average is about $31,219 in 2026.
- Cheapest region
- Southeast
- Priciest region
- West
- National average
- $31,219
- State spread
- ~35%
$30–$75 per sq ft. States include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.
$42–$100 per sq ft. States include Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho.
Detached Garage Cost by Region, Ranked
Cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 576 sq ft project (2026).
| Rank | Region | Per sq ft | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast | $30–$75 | $17,280–$43,200 |
| 2 | Midwest | $32–$80 | $18,432–$46,080 |
| 3 | Southwest | $32–$80 | $18,432–$46,080 |
| 4 | Northeast | $38–$90 | $21,888–$51,840 |
| 5 | West | $42–$100 | $24,192–$57,600 |
Detached Garage Cost by State, Ranked (2026)
All 50 states, cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 576 sq ft project. Click any state for a full local breakdown.
| # | State | Region | Avg total | vs. US avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 2 | Arkansas | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 3 | Florida | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 4 | Georgia | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 5 | Kentucky | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 6 | Louisiana | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 7 | Mississippi | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 8 | North Carolina | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 9 | South Carolina | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 10 | Tennessee | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 11 | Virginia | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 12 | West Virginia | Southeast | $27,648 | -11% |
| 13 | Arizona | Southwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 14 | Illinois | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 15 | Indiana | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 16 | Iowa | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 17 | Kansas | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 18 | Michigan | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 19 | Minnesota | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 20 | Missouri | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 21 | Nebraska | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 22 | New Mexico | Southwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 23 | North Dakota | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 24 | Ohio | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 25 | Oklahoma | Southwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 26 | South Dakota | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 27 | Texas | Southwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 28 | Wisconsin | Midwest | $28,800 | -8% |
| 29 | Connecticut | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 30 | Delaware | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 31 | Maine | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 32 | Maryland | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 33 | Massachusetts | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 34 | New Hampshire | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 35 | New Jersey | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 36 | New York | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 38 | Rhode Island | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 39 | Vermont | Northeast | $33,408 | +7% |
| 40 | Alaska | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 41 | California | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 42 | Colorado | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 43 | Hawaii | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 44 | Idaho | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 45 | Montana | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 46 | Nevada | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 47 | Oregon | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 48 | Utah | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 49 | Washington | West | $37,440 | +20% |
| 50 | Wyoming | West | $37,440 | +20% |
"Avg total" is the mid-range estimate for a 576 sq ft project. "vs. US avg" compares it against the $31,219 national average.
How this ranking is calculated
BuildCost models detached garage pricing across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West). Each state is ranked by its region's labor and material costs, so states in the same region share a baseline — actual prices still vary by metro, contractor, and site conditions. Totals assume a typical 576 sq ft project at mid-grade materials. For a precise local figure, open your state's page or run the free estimate tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest state for a detached garage?
The lowest detached garage costs are in the Southeast region — states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. A typical 576 sq ft project there runs $17,280–$43,200, averaging $27,648 in 2026.
What is the most expensive state for a detached garage?
The highest detached garage costs are in the West region — states like Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho. A typical 576 sq ft project there runs $24,192–$57,600, averaging $37,440 — roughly 35% more than the cheapest region.
How much does a detached garage cost on average in the US?
Nationally, a detached garage costs $20,045–$48,960 for a typical 576 sq ft project, averaging about $31,219 in 2026.
Why does detached garage cost vary by state?
The biggest driver is regional labor rates, which can differ 30–50% between markets. Material logistics, permit fees, code requirements, climate-driven construction needs, and local contractor demand also push costs up or down. BuildCost models pricing across five U.S. regions, so states in the same region share a baseline.
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