Window Replacement Cost Calculator: State-by-State Cost Guide (2026)
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Nationally, window replacement costs range from $5,573 to $16,796, with a typical cost of $8,844. Costs vary significantly from state to state due to differences in labor markets, material availability, building codes, and permit requirements.
National Window Replacement Cost Overview
Low End
$5,573
Mid Range
$8,844
High End
$16,796
Window Replacement Costs by State
Costs vary widely across the United States. States with higher costs of living, stricter building codes, and higher demand for skilled labor tend to have higher project costs.
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What Drives Window Replacement Costs?
Several factors determine the final cost of any window replacement project. Understanding these helps you interpret quotes and make informed decisions about where to allocate your budget.
Window Type
Choose from 3 options, from Double-Hung to Fixed / Picture. Each tier carries different cost implications for both materials and labor.
Location
Your state and local market affect labor rates, material transport costs, permit requirements, and building code compliance costs.
Permits and Inspections
Permit costs range from $0 to over $500 depending on the state and municipality. Some areas also require inspections at multiple stages.
Window Replacement Cost Calculator by State
Select your state to get a detailed cost estimate with local rates:
| State | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $5,147 | $8,237 | $15,823 |
| Alaska | $5,984 | $9,457 | $17,857 |
| Arizona | $5,403 | $8,620 | $16,492 |
| Arkansas | $4,918 | $7,922 | $15,351 |
| California | $6,402 | $10,038 | $18,748 |
| Colorado | $5,828 | $9,176 | $17,237 |
| Connecticut | $5,787 | $9,113 | $17,125 |
| Delaware | $5,240 | $8,404 | $16,192 |
| District of Columbia | $6,260 | $9,857 | $18,516 |
| Florida | $5,321 | $8,523 | $16,391 |
| Georgia | $5,317 | $8,508 | $16,342 |
| Hawaii | $6,794 | $10,596 | $19,641 |
| Idaho | $5,196 | $8,323 | $16,007 |
| Illinois | $6,102 | $9,564 | $17,853 |
| Indiana | $5,391 | $8,561 | $16,272 |
| Iowa | $5,482 | $8,694 | $16,498 |
| Kansas | $5,382 | $8,567 | $16,336 |
| Kentucky | $5,182 | $8,279 | $15,869 |
| Louisiana | $4,958 | $7,970 | $15,403 |
| Maine | $5,374 | $8,592 | $16,482 |
| Maryland | $5,787 | $9,202 | $17,523 |
| Massachusetts | $6,529 | $10,068 | $18,361 |
| Michigan | $5,496 | $8,696 | $16,447 |
| Minnesota | $6,081 | $9,547 | $17,863 |
| Mississippi | $4,991 | $8,040 | $15,576 |
| Missouri | $5,354 | $8,547 | $16,364 |
| Montana | $5,301 | $8,466 | $16,214 |
| Nebraska | $5,525 | $8,747 | $16,557 |
| Nevada | $5,488 | $8,706 | $16,525 |
| New Hampshire | $5,600 | $8,907 | $16,967 |
| New Jersey | $6,223 | $9,795 | $18,393 |
| New Mexico | $5,179 | $8,331 | $16,112 |
| New York | $6,166 | $9,711 | $18,251 |
| North Carolina | $5,190 | $8,332 | $16,074 |
| North Dakota | $5,546 | $8,782 | $16,626 |
| Ohio | $5,394 | $8,537 | $16,155 |
| Oklahoma | $4,987 | $8,013 | $15,474 |
| Oregon | $6,202 | $9,749 | $18,276 |
| Pennsylvania | $5,667 | $8,960 | $16,930 |
| Rhode Island | $6,127 | $9,533 | $17,608 |
| South Carolina | $5,213 | $8,346 | $16,037 |
| South Dakota | $5,308 | $8,492 | $16,304 |
| Tennessee | $5,016 | $8,067 | $15,599 |
| Texas | $5,255 | $8,440 | $16,288 |
| Utah | $5,333 | $8,471 | $16,111 |
| Vermont | $5,267 | $8,450 | $16,283 |
| Virginia | $5,615 | $8,946 | $17,081 |
| Washington | $6,643 | $10,341 | $19,116 |
| West Virginia | $5,296 | $8,444 | $16,137 |
| Wisconsin | $5,626 | $8,830 | $16,515 |
| Wyoming | $5,372 | $8,566 | $16,374 |
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How this estimate was built
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), Craftsman National Estimator, NAHB permit data
Formula: (Labor + Materials) × Overhead × Regional Multiplier ± Range
Granularity: State-level averages; metro areas may vary 20–30%
Last updated: April 2026
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