2026 National Cost Intel
Window Replacement Cost
by City — 2026
A window replacement runs $3,038–$13,701 nationally, typically around $5,838. Pick your metro below for local 2026 pricing backed by live BLS labor data.
Low range
$3,038
Typical
$5,838
High range
$13,701
Window Replacement cost in 152 US metros
San Francisco, CA
$5,361–$13,701
San Jose, CA
$5,290–$13,518
New York, NY
$5,182–$13,244
Honolulu, HI
$5,075–$12,970
Los Angeles, CA
$5,004–$12,787
Santa Cruz, CA
$4,932–$12,605
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,861–$12,422
San Diego, CA
$4,825–$12,331
Seattle, WA
$4,825–$12,331
Santa Rosa, CA
$4,718–$12,057
Washington, DC
$4,718–$12,057
Oxnard, CA
$4,646–$11,874
Riverside, CA
$4,646–$11,874
Salinas, CA
$4,646–$11,874
Boston, MA
$4,575–$11,691
Fairbanks, AK
$4,575–$11,691
Stockton, CA
$4,468–$11,417
Bridgeport, CT
$4,432–$11,326
Vallejo, CA
$4,432–$11,326
Denver, CO
$4,360–$11,143
Miami, FL
$4,360–$11,143
New Haven, CT
$4,289–$10,961
Portland, OR
$4,289–$10,961
Trenton, NJ
$4,217–$10,778
Worcester, MA
$4,217–$10,778
Boulder, CO
$4,146–$10,595
Sacramento, CA
$4,146–$10,595
Philadelphia, PA
$4,110–$10,504
Poughkeepsie, NY
$4,075–$10,413
Baltimore, MD
$3,932–$10,047
Bend, OR
$3,932–$10,047
Modesto, CA
$3,932–$10,047
Springfield, MA
$3,932–$10,047
Albany, NY
$3,860–$9,865
Allentown, PA
$3,860–$9,865
Bellingham, WA
$3,860–$9,865
Fresno, CA
$3,860–$9,865
Olympia, WA
$3,860–$9,865
New Orleans, LA
$3,824–$9,773
Reno, NV
$3,789–$9,682
Santa Fe, NM
$3,789–$9,682
Ann Arbor, MI
$3,753–$9,591
Austin, TX
$3,753–$9,591
Chicago, IL
$3,753–$9,591
Detroit, MI
$3,753–$9,591
Eugene, OR
$3,753–$9,591
Las Vegas, NV
$3,753–$9,591
Minneapolis, MN
$3,753–$9,591
Nashville, TN
$3,753–$9,591
Salem, OR
$3,753–$9,591
Hartford, CT
$3,717–$9,499
Providence, RI
$3,717–$9,499
Milwaukee, WI
$3,681–$9,408
Atlanta, GA
$3,646–$9,317
Charlottesville, VA
$3,646–$9,317
Duluth, MN
$3,646–$9,317
Fort Collins, CO
$3,646–$9,317
Harrisburg, PA
$3,646–$9,317
Madison, WI
$3,646–$9,317
Rochester, MN
$3,646–$9,317
Rochester, NY
$3,646–$9,317
Dallas, TX
$3,574–$9,134
Green Bay, WI
$3,574–$9,134
Lancaster, PA
$3,574–$9,134
Missoula, MT
$3,574–$9,134
North Port, FL
$3,574–$9,134
Orlando, FL
$3,574–$9,134
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,574–$9,134
Raleigh, NC
$3,574–$9,134
Salt Lake City, UT
$3,574–$9,134
Spokane, WA
$3,574–$9,134
Syracuse, NY
$3,574–$9,134
Tampa, FL
$3,574–$9,134
Boise, ID
$3,538–$9,043
Colorado Springs, CO
$3,538–$9,043
Albuquerque, NM
$3,503–$8,951
Asheville, NC
$3,503–$8,951
Buffalo, NY
$3,503–$8,951
Charlotte, NC
$3,503–$8,951
Greensboro, NC
$3,503–$8,951
Jacksonville, FL
$3,503–$8,951
Phoenix, AZ
$3,503–$8,951
Provo, UT
$3,503–$8,951
Richmond, VA
$3,503–$8,951
Scranton, PA
$3,503–$8,951
St. Louis, MO
$3,503–$8,951
Tucson, AZ
$3,503–$8,951
Virginia Beach, VA
$3,503–$8,951
Billings, MT
$3,467–$8,860
Cape Coral, FL
$3,467–$8,860
Charleston, SC
$3,467–$8,860
Des Moines, IA
$3,467–$8,860
Lansing, MI
$3,467–$8,860
Ogden, UT
$3,467–$8,860
Akron, OH
$3,431–$8,769
Cincinnati, OH
$3,431–$8,769
Cleveland, OH
$3,431–$8,769
Columbus, OH
$3,431–$8,769
Durham, NC
$3,431–$8,769
Grand Rapids, MI
$3,431–$8,769
Houston, TX
$3,395–$8,677
Kansas City, MO
$3,395–$8,677
Omaha, NE
$3,395–$8,677
San Antonio, TX
$3,395–$8,677
Toledo, OH
$3,395–$8,677
Appleton, WI
$3,360–$8,586
Cedar Rapids, IA
$3,360–$8,586
Deltona, FL
$3,360–$8,586
Indianapolis, IN
$3,360–$8,586
Lakeland, FL
$3,360–$8,586
Myrtle Beach, SC
$3,360–$8,586
Roanoke, VA
$3,360–$8,586
South Bend, IN
$3,360–$8,586
Dayton, OH
$3,324–$8,495
Gainesville, FL
$3,324–$8,495
Greenville, SC
$3,324–$8,495
Lincoln, NE
$3,324–$8,495
Savannah, GA
$3,324–$8,495
Winston-Salem, NC
$3,324–$8,495
Baton Rouge, LA
$3,288–$8,403
Columbia, SC
$3,288–$8,403
Fort Wayne, IN
$3,288–$8,403
Knoxville, TN
$3,288–$8,403
Lexington, KY
$3,288–$8,403
Pensacola, FL
$3,288–$8,403
Youngstown, OH
$3,288–$8,403
Chattanooga, TN
$3,252–$8,312
Evansville, IN
$3,252–$8,312
Huntsville, AL
$3,252–$8,312
Tallahassee, FL
$3,252–$8,312
Augusta, GA
$3,217–$8,220
Corpus Christi, TX
$3,217–$8,220
El Paso, TX
$3,217–$8,220
Fayetteville, NC
$3,217–$8,220
Lafayette, LA
$3,217–$8,220
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
$3,217–$8,220
Tulsa, OK
$3,217–$8,220
Wichita, KS
$3,217–$8,220
Fayetteville, AR
$3,181–$8,129
Little Rock, AR
$3,181–$8,129
Mobile, AL
$3,181–$8,129
Shreveport, LA
$3,181–$8,129
Springfield, MO
$3,181–$8,129
Waco, TX
$3,181–$8,129
Amarillo, TX
$3,145–$8,038
Jackson, MS
$3,145–$8,038
Lubbock, TX
$3,145–$8,038
Memphis, TN
$3,145–$8,038
Montgomery, AL
$3,145–$8,038
Oklahoma City, OK
$3,145–$8,038
Birmingham, AL
$3,038–$7,764
McAllen, TX
$3,038–$7,764
Where the money goes: labor vs. materials
Across the 152 metros tracked, labor averages about 45% of a window replacement budget and materials about 55%. When you review a bid, judge its labor line against your metro's trade wages — the biggest source of overpricing we see — not a national average.
How we calculate these numbers
Every figure on this page is a blend of three independent cost sources — construction cost data (70%), homeowner-reported project spend (15%), and live U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics trade wages (15%) — localized to each metro with a regional cost factor and a current-year escalation index. Ranges refresh as the underlying wage and materials data moves, which is why they're dated 2026 rather than recycled from older surveys.
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Window Replacement costs: FAQ
How much does a window replacement cost in 2026?
A window replacement typically costs $3,038 to $13,701 in 2026, with a national median around $5,838. Actual pricing varies by metro — San Francisco runs highest and McAllen lowest among the 152 markets tracked here.
Which cities have the highest window replacement costs?
Among the 152 metros tracked, San Francisco, San Jose, New York carry the highest window replacement costs in 2026, driven by local labor wages and material logistics. McAllen sits at the lower end.
Why does window replacement cost vary so much by city?
The same window replacement scope is priced differently across metros because of local trade wages, permit timelines, and material delivery costs. RemodelerIQ localizes every estimate using live 2026 BLS wage data for each metro rather than a single national average.
How do I know if my window replacement bid is fair?
Find your city below for the local 2026 range, then compare your contractor's bid against it. RemodelerIQ analyzes your actual PDF estimate against live local labor and material data for free, flagging padded scope and inflated margins.
How much of a window replacement cost is labor vs. materials?
Across the 152 metros tracked, labor averages about 45% of a window replacement budget and materials about 55%. The split shifts with finish level and local wages — which is why a bid's labor line should be judged against local rates, not national ones.
Do I need a permit for a window replacement?
Most window replacement projects that touch structure, electrical, or plumbing require permits; purely cosmetic scopes usually don't. Permit fees typically run 0.5–2% of project value. See our city-by-city building permit guides for local fees, rules, and timelines.
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Data sources: Zonda Cost vs Value 2025; Houzz 2024 Cost Guides; BLS OEWS 2023; FRED regional price indices; Reddit homeowner & contractor reports.
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