Window Replacement Cost by City (2026)
Full window replacement including frames, glass, trim, and weathersealing. Pricing varies meaningfully by city — coastal metros run 30-60% above the national average while affordable Sun Belt and Midwest markets run 5-20% below.
National avg
$8,400
Budget
$3,000
High-end
$15,000
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Cost breakdown — national average window replacement
Windows (units)
$3,800
Labor
$2,400
Trim & finishing
$1,000
Flashing & waterproofing
$600
Disposal & cleanup
$400
Permits
$300
Most and least expensive cities
Most expensive
- 1.San Francisco, CA$13,300
- 2.San Jose, CA$12,800
- 3.New York, NY$12,500
- 4.Brooklyn, NY$11,900
- 5.Los Angeles, CA$11,500
Least expensive
- 1.Augusta, GA$6,900
- 2.El Paso, TX$6,900
- 3.Rochester, NY$7,400
- 4.Tucson, AZ$7,400
- 5.Columbus, OH$7,500
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Frequently asked questions
A typical whole-home window replacement (10-15 windows) costs $8,400 in 2026 for vinyl frames with dual-pane Low-E glass. Per-window pricing runs $400-$800 for vinyl, $800-$1,500 for fiberglass, $1,500-$2,500 for wood-clad and impact-rated hurricane glass. Manufacturing lead times of 4-8 weeks drive most of the timeline.

























