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Window Replacement Cost (2026)
Replacing 10 standard vinyl windows costs $6,010 to $22,070, installed. The typical price is $11,330, or about $1,133 per window. Use the calculator for your number of windows, material and state.
Estimate your cost
Most quotes for this job fall between Low and High. Typical per window: $1,133.
| Windows and materials | $4,620 |
|---|---|
| Labor (installers, local wages) | $1,230 |
| Overhead, profit and disposal | $5,350 |
| Permit | $130 |
Total price in dollars for the same windows, for example 12000.
What the estimate includes
- New double-pane windows in standard sizes, with trim, sealant and insulation
- Removal of the old windows and disposal
- Installation by a window crew at local wages
- A permit where your city requires one
Not included: bay, bow or custom-shaped windows, repairs to rotted framing or siding around the opening, and interior painting.
Cost by number of windows
Typical price, standard brands, insert installation, national average.
| Windows | Vinyl | Fiberglass | Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,270 | $2,070 | $1,940 |
| 5 | $5,750 | $9,720 | $9,080 |
| 10 | $11,330 | $19,290 | $18,040 |
| 20 | $22,540 | $38,470 | $35,980 |
Cost by brand and company type
Typical price for 10 vinyl windows, national average. The same windows can cost very different amounts depending on who sells and installs them.
| Type | Typical for 10 windows |
|---|---|
| Budget value window lines, often sold through big-box stores | $8,580 |
| Standard local installers with mid-range window lines | $11,330 |
| Premium brand brands such as Pella, Andersen, Marvin or Milgard | $18,370 |
| Full-service company companies that sell through in-home appointments and use their own crews | $39,870 |
Full-service companies cost the most in our data, but the sample of their quotes is small, so treat that row as a rough guide.
Window replacement cost by state
10 vinyl windows, insert installation, standard brands. Labor uses each state's wages for glaziers (BLS, May 2025).
| State | Low | Typical | High | Glazier wage/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $5,540 | $10,480 | $20,340 | $21.89 |
| Alaska | $6,530 | $12,330 | $23,970 | $30.29 |
| Arizona | $5,870 | $11,060 | $21,500 | $27.19 |
| Arkansas | $5,370 | $10,150 | $19,700 | $21.49 |
| California | $6,670 | $12,570 | $24,460 | $30.79 |
| Colorado | $6,100 | $11,530 | $22,330 | $29.97 |
| Connecticut | $6,170 | $11,670 | $22,550 | $30.69 |
| Delaware | $5,880 | $11,120 | $21,620 | $27.75 |
| District of Columbia | $6,740 | $12,690 | $24,660 | $37.69 |
| Florida | $5,830 | $10,970 | $21,330 | $22.61 |
| Georgia | $5,710 | $10,780 | $20,950 | $20.84 |
| Hawaii | $7,130 | $13,430 | $26,030 | $38.85 |
| Idaho | $5,880 | $11,120 | $21,630 | $28.77 |
| Illinois | $6,520 | $12,320 | $23,870 | $29.73 |
| Indiana | $5,840 | $11,040 | $21,460 | $28.95 |
| Iowa | $5,550 | $10,470 | $20,310 | $27.56 |
| Kansas | $5,490 | $10,340 | $20,090 | $22.64 |
| Kentucky | $5,660 | $10,690 | $20,770 | $23.61 |
| Louisiana | $5,480 | $10,330 | $20,080 | $22.67 |
| Maine | $5,860 | $11,060 | $21,470 | $22.97 |
| Maryland | $6,250 | $11,810 | $22,950 | $28.79 |
| Massachusetts | $6,800 | $12,810 | $24,720 | $48.47 |
| Michigan | $5,830 | $10,980 | $21,340 | $25.37 |
| Minnesota | $6,380 | $12,040 | $23,340 | $31.79 |
| Mississippi | $5,440 | $10,290 | $19,950 | $17.67 |
| Missouri | $5,660 | $10,680 | $20,810 | $24.73 |
| Montana | $5,730 | $10,800 | $20,990 | $23.73 |
| Nebraska | $5,500 | $10,380 | $20,160 | $24.13 |
| Nevada | $5,760 | $10,840 | $21,070 | $23.80 |
| New Hampshire | $6,090 | $11,470 | $22,300 | $28.29 |
| New Jersey | $6,820 | $12,860 | $24,960 | $34.08 |
| New Mexico | $5,590 | $10,580 | $20,550 | $22.57 |
| New York | $6,600 | $12,460 | $24,250 | $29.69 |
| North Carolina | $5,660 | $10,670 | $20,730 | $22.20 |
| North Dakota | $5,660 | $10,670 | $20,690 | $29.71 |
| Ohio | $5,720 | $10,820 | $20,990 | $28.94 |
| Oklahoma | $5,390 | $10,180 | $19,790 | $21.82 |
| Oregon | $6,620 | $12,490 | $24,250 | $34.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,020 | $11,380 | $22,100 | $28.27 |
| Rhode Island | $6,100 | $11,510 | $22,350 | $29.64 |
| South Carolina | $5,720 | $10,780 | $20,980 | $24.35 |
| South Dakota | $5,450 | $10,300 | $20,000 | $22.66 |
| Tennessee | $5,620 | $10,600 | $20,580 | $23.37 |
| Texas | $5,690 | $10,740 | $20,880 | $22.95 |
| Utah | $5,790 | $10,900 | $21,170 | $24.75 |
| Vermont | $5,970 | $11,250 | $21,860 | $29.04 |
| Virginia | $6,070 | $11,440 | $22,220 | $28.49 |
| Washington | $6,760 | $12,750 | $24,650 | $32.14 |
| West Virginia | $5,750 | $10,850 | $21,080 | $23.95 |
| Wisconsin | $5,990 | $11,300 | $21,870 | $30.00 |
| Wyoming | $5,870 | $11,110 | $21,530 | $26.46 |
What homeowners actually paid
We checked this calculator against 78 window replacement quotes and invoices that homeowners shared publicly from 2020 to 2026, in 14 states. Older prices were adjusted to 2026 with official construction cost indexes. Their median was $11,400 for a mix of window counts, materials and brands, and 78% of them fell between our Low and High estimates for the same windows and state.
Published cost guides we checked put one window at about $975 (median of 6 guides from 2025-2026), 14% below our typical price. Guides are estimates too, often older or for a smaller scope of work; we follow the quotes homeowners actually shared, and 78% of them fell within our range.
What affects the cost
- Who sells and installs: the biggest swing. Premium brands and full-service companies cost much more than local installers for similar windows.
- Frame material: wood and fiberglass cost more than vinyl.
- Installation type: full frame instead of insert adds about $3,060 on 10 vinyl windows.
- Size and style: large, bay, bow and specialty shapes cost more than standard double-hung windows.
- Your state: labor is about 11% of the typical price.
Common questions
How much does it cost to replace just one window?
A single standard vinyl window typically costs about $1,270 installed, including a share of the permit and haul-away. Per window, one-off jobs cost more than whole-house projects because the crew's trip and setup are spread over fewer windows.
Why do window quotes vary so much?
Mostly because of who sells and installs them. In our estimates, 10 vinyl windows typically cost $8,580 from a budget line, $11,330 from a local installer with standard windows and $18,370 with a premium brand. Compare itemized quotes for the same window size, glass and installation type.
Insert or full-frame replacement?
Insert windows are faster and cheaper because the existing frame stays. Full-frame replacement costs more (about $3,060 more for 10 vinyl windows in our estimates) but lets the installer fix rot and air leaks around the opening.
Is it cheaper to replace your own windows?
You can save the labor, about 11% of a typical price, but you take on the risk of leaks and may lose the installation warranty. In homes built before 1978, paid window work must follow the EPA lead-safe renovation rule (EPA RRP program).
Do I need a permit?
Many cities require a permit, especially for full-frame replacement. Our estimate includes a typical permit fee of $0 to $300 for the whole job.
How we calculated this
Window prices from manufacturers and national retailers (checked October 2026), installation hours from manufacturer guides times local glazier wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025), contractor margins from industry financial data, and regional price levels from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Brand and company price levels come from verified homeowner quotes and Boston permit records. Verified quotes ran about 10% above our line-item model, so the estimate includes a +10% market adjustment (why we adjust). Full methodology · Sources.
Estimates, not quotes. Actual prices depend on your contractor, home and project details.
Changelog
- : Published.
- : Cost model built from 78 verified homeowner quotes (2020-2026), local trade wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) and material prices checked in October 2026.
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