How Much Does Window Replacement Cost?
Replacing windows, typically priced per window.
- Typical price (US)
- $12,500
- Typical range
- $7,939–$17,000
- Reports
- 17
- Last report
- Feb 2026
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| Price range | Reports |
|---|---|
| $4,090 – $12,575 | 9 |
| $12,575 – $21,060 | 4 |
| $21,060 – $29,545 | 0 |
| $29,545 – $38,030 | 1 |
| $38,030 – $46,515 | 1 |
| $46,515 – $55,000 | 2 |
These numbers come from every report nationwide, so your city can sit well above or below them. The local pages carry the number that actually matters for your quote.
What the numbers say
- Prices vary widely here: the middle half of reports runs $7,939 to $17,000, so two honest quotes for similar work can differ by $9,061. This is a service where shopping around genuinely pays.
- 2 of the 17 reports were paid within the last 12 months.
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What drives the price of window replacement
Window replacement is priced per opening, but a small double-hung window and a large casement, bay, or custom shape are not comparable units. Frame material, glass package, grille pattern, impact resistance, and exterior finish change product cost. Installation changes when an insert can fit inside a sound frame versus a full-frame replacement that removes trim, flashing, and the old sill.
Hidden carpentry is where window bids drift apart. An insert quote may exclude rotten framing, exterior cladding, interior trim, painting, and lead-safe containment for pre-1978 homes. Another proposal may include full-frame removal, sill-pan flashing, insulation, disposal, and finished trim. Compare the NFRC labels, especially U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient, rather than relying on vague labels such as premium or energy-saving glass.
Worth asking the shop
Is this insert or full-frame installation? How are hidden rot and trim repairs priced? What NFRC U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient will each window have? Are installation and glass-seal warranties separate?
Red flags
Same-day-only discounts, contracts without exact model and glass specifications, measuring every opening as a standard size, or removing old windows before confirming that the delivered units and NFRC labels match the order.