Cost engine
How much does window replacement cost?
National price ranges for window replacement, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.
Model reviewed August 2026
Window Replacement cost
$7,500 – $34,000
Most homeowners pay around $15,200 for window replacement, or $650–$1,900 per window installed. Permit fees add $120–$550.
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Estimated total cost
$7,726 – $10,975
Installed, all windows
- Cost per window
- $629 – $894
- Windows priced
- 12
- Permit
- $200
Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.
What homeowners reported paying
Invoice amounts submitted by homeowners nationwide, shown beside the model.
Price breakdown
| Budget scope | $7,500 |
|---|---|
| Typical project | $15,200 |
| Premium / complex | $34,000 |
| per window installed | $650 – $1,900 |
| Permit fees | $120 – $550 |
| Timeline | 1-3 days of installation, 3-8 weeks including product lead time and permitting |
What drives the price
- Number and size of openings
- Impact-rated versus standard glass
- Frame material: vinyl, aluminum or fiberglass
- Design pressure required for your wind zone
- Stucco, block or frame wall repair around the opening
Cost by state
The same scope priced through each state's labor, material and code load.
Most expensive states
Least expensive states
Window Replacement runs about 92% more in Hawaii than in Mississippi for an identical scope — almost entirely a labor and code-load difference.
State benchmark table
Low, typical and high window replacement pricing in every state, from the same model as the ranges above.
| State | Low | Typical | High | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $12,500 | $25,400 | $56,800 | +67% |
| California | $11,000 | $22,200 | $49,700 | +46% |
| New York | $10,300 | $20,900 | $46,800 | +38% |
| Alaska | $10,200 | $20,700 | $46,300 | +36% |
| Massachusetts | $10,000 | $20,300 | $45,500 | +34% |
| District of Columbia | $9,900 | $20,100 | $45,000 | +32% |
| New Jersey | $9,800 | $19,800 | $44,400 | +30% |
| Connecticut | $9,400 | $19,100 | $42,800 | +26% |
| Rhode Island | $9,200 | $18,600 | $41,700 | +23% |
| Washington | $9,200 | $18,600 | $41,500 | +22% |
| Oregon | $9,100 | $18,400 | $41,200 | +21% |
| Maryland | $8,800 | $17,900 | $40,100 | +18% |
| Illinois | $8,600 | $17,500 | $39,200 | +15% |
| Colorado | $8,400 | $17,000 | $37,900 | +12% |
| Florida | $8,400 | $17,000 | $38,100 | +12% |
| New Hampshire | $8,300 | $16,900 | $37,800 | +11% |
| Nevada | $8,200 | $16,700 | $37,300 | +10% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,200 | $16,600 | $37,100 | +9% |
| Delaware | $8,100 | $16,400 | $36,600 | +8% |
| Minnesota | $8,100 | $16,400 | $36,600 | +8% |
| Vermont | $8,100 | $16,400 | $36,600 | +8% |
| Maine | $8,000 | $16,300 | $36,400 | +7% |
| Virginia | $8,000 | $16,300 | $36,400 | +7% |
| Arizona | $7,700 | $15,700 | $35,100 | +3% |
| Montana | $7,600 | $15,400 | $34,500 | +2% |
| Wisconsin | $7,600 | $15,300 | $34,300 | +1% |
| Michigan | $7,500 | $15,100 | $33,800 | -1% |
| Utah | $7,500 | $15,100 | $33,800 | -1% |
| Louisiana | $7,400 | $15,000 | $33,600 | -1% |
| Texas | $7,400 | $15,000 | $33,600 | -1% |
| Idaho | $7,400 | $14,900 | $33,400 | -2% |
| North Dakota | $7,400 | $14,900 | $33,400 | -2% |
| Wyoming | $7,300 | $14,900 | $33,300 | -2% |
| Georgia | $7,300 | $14,700 | $32,900 | -3% |
| New Mexico | $7,200 | $14,700 | $32,800 | -4% |
| North Carolina | $7,200 | $14,600 | $32,600 | -4% |
| Ohio | $7,200 | $14,500 | $32,500 | -5% |
| South Carolina | $7,100 | $14,500 | $32,300 | -5% |
| Indiana | $7,000 | $14,300 | $31,900 | -6% |
| Alabama | $6,900 | $14,000 | $31,300 | -8% |
| Missouri | $6,900 | $14,000 | $31,300 | -8% |
| Tennessee | $6,900 | $14,000 | $31,300 | -8% |
| Iowa | $6,900 | $13,900 | $31,100 | -8% |
| Kentucky | $6,900 | $13,900 | $31,100 | -9% |
| Nebraska | $6,800 | $13,800 | $30,800 | -9% |
| South Dakota | $6,800 | $13,800 | $31,000 | -9% |
| Kansas | $6,700 | $13,700 | $30,600 | -10% |
| West Virginia | $6,700 | $13,600 | $30,400 | -10% |
| Arkansas | $6,700 | $13,500 | $30,300 | -11% |
| Oklahoma | $6,700 | $13,500 | $30,300 | -11% |
| Mississippi | $6,500 | $13,200 | $29,500 | -13% |
Cost by city
Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing. Each city also has a permit page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does window replacement cost per window?
Most U.S. homeowners pay about $650 to $1,900 per window installed, depending on size, frame material and glass. A typical whole-house project of 10 to 20 windows lands around $7,500 to $34,000.
Is it cheaper to replace all windows at once?
Usually, yes. Contractors spread setup, travel and crew time across more openings, and manufacturers often discount larger orders. Doing it in phases works, but expect a higher per-window price.
Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows: which is better?
Vinyl is the most common and lowest-cost frame. Fiberglass costs more but expands less with temperature changes, holds paint and suits dark colors and large openings. Both outlast older aluminum frames in most climates.
Do replacement windows need a permit?
Many U.S. jurisdictions require a permit when the opening size, egress or structure changes, and some require one for any replacement. In high-wind coastal areas, product approvals and design-pressure ratings are part of the review.
Sources
Sources & verification
Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.
