That isn't too bad actually. I spent over $4,000 but my only difference was that I got a new and updated garage door. The opener itself is 500ish and the track another 500 as well.
I'm in Howard County MD and can commiserate with your "tax" as well.
I unfortunately do think my installer would...
Re: My garage, repurposed!
I like what you did with the filing cabinets... Very nice.
I have also had that printer for YEARS and its great. Nice score.