How much does window replacement cost?
Window replacement costs $450 to $1,500 per window installed, averaging about $850. A 12-window home typically lands between $8,000 and $18,000. Vinyl is the value pick; wood and fiberglass cost 50–150% more.
National average
$850
Typical low
$450
Typical high
$1,500
Per window installed
$450 – $2,500
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Estimated project cost
$5,400 – $12,000
Most homeowners pay around $8,700
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Cost by material
Installed pricing per window installed.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $450 – $1,200 |
| Composite | $650 – $1,500 |
| Aluminum | $500 – $1,400 |
| Wood | $800 – $2,200 |
| Wood with aluminum cladding | $950 – $2,600 |
| Fiberglass | $900 – $2,400 |
Cost by window style
Installed cost per window, standard size.
| Style | Typical installed cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single or double hung | $450 – $1,200 | Most common replacement |
| Slider | $400 – $1,100 | Simple mechanism, wide openings |
| Casement | $600 – $1,600 | Best air seal when closed |
| Picture / fixed | $500 – $1,800 | Price scales fast with glass size |
| Bay or bow | $1,800 – $6,500 | Structural framing and roofing involved |
| Egress basement | $2,500 – $6,000 | Includes cutting and window well |
Whole-home window replacement
| Number of windows | Vinyl | Fiberglass or wood-clad |
|---|---|---|
| 5 windows | $2,300 – $6,000 | $4,800 – $13,000 |
| 10 windows | $4,500 – $12,000 | $9,500 – $26,000 |
| 15 windows | $6,800 – $18,000 | $14,000 – $39,000 |
| 20 windows | $9,000 – $24,000 | $19,000 – $52,000 |
Where the money goes
A typical project budget, broken down by line item.
- Windows (material)60% · $510
- Labor28% · $238
- Trim, caulk & finish8% · $68
- Disposal & permit4% · $34
Cost by region
Labor markets move the number more than any other single factor.
Northeast metro
$540 – $1,800
+20% vs. national average
West Coast metro
$531 – $1,770
+18% vs. national average
Mountain West
$468 – $1,560
+4% vs. national average
Midwest
$450 – $1,500
At the national average
South & Southeast
$419 – $1,395
-7% vs. national average
Rural nationwide
$396 – $1,320
-12% vs. national average
Common add-ons
Line items that show up on most quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Bay or bow window
Each
Egress window + well
Rotten frame or sill repair
Per opening
Exterior capping / trim wrap
Per window
Interior trim replacement
Per window
Permit
DIY vs. hiring a pro
Hire a pro
$450 – $1,500
Do it yourself
$250 – $700
Insert installs are doable for an experienced DIYer, but manufacturer warranties usually require certified installation.
Ways to save
Practical levers that lower the bill without cutting quality.
- Do the whole house at once — per-window labor drops sharply after the first few openings.
- Choose insert installs when the existing frames are sound; that alone saves 25–35%.
- Claim the 25C federal tax credit: 30% of cost, up to $600 per year for qualifying ENERGY STAR windows.
- Standard sizes and stock colors cost far less than custom shapes or dark exterior finishes.
- Buy in winter — window companies discount hardest in their slow season.
Questions to ask your contractor
- 01Is this an insert or full-frame install?
- 02What U-factor and SHGC are the quoted windows?
- 03Is exterior capping and interior trim included?
- 04Is the labor warranty separate from the glass warranty?
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Window Replacement cost in Los Angeles, CA
$558 – $1,860
Window Replacement cost in San Diego, CA
$531 – $1,770
Window Replacement cost in San Jose, CA
$621 – $2,070
Window Replacement cost in San Francisco, CA
$653 – $2,175
Window Replacement cost in Oakland, CA
$594 – $1,980
Window Replacement cost in Sacramento, CA
$486 – $1,620
Window Replacement cost in Fresno, CA
$441 – $1,470
Window Replacement cost in Long Beach, CA
$549 – $1,830
Window Replacement cost in Anaheim, CA
$540 – $1,800
Window Replacement cost in Santa Ana, CA
$536 – $1,785
Window Replacement cost in Irvine, CA
$567 – $1,890
Window Replacement cost in Riverside, CA
$477 – $1,590
Window Replacement cost in San Bernardino, CA
$464 – $1,545
Window Replacement cost in Bakersfield, CA
$437 – $1,455
Window Replacement cost in Stockton, CA
$459 – $1,530
Window Replacement cost in Modesto, CA
$450 – $1,500
Window Replacement cost in Chula Vista, CA
$518 – $1,725
Window Replacement cost in Fremont, CA
$608 – $2,025
Window Replacement cost in Pasadena, CA
$576 – $1,920
Window Replacement cost in Glendale, CA
$563 – $1,875
Window Replacement cost in Santa Clarita, CA
$522 – $1,740
Window Replacement cost in Torrance, CA
$554 – $1,845
Window Replacement cost in Oxnard, CA
$513 – $1,710
Window Replacement cost in San Mateo, CA
$630 – $2,100