A window replacement costs about $9,500 nationally, but the real number depends heavily on where you live. HomeCostLens starts from this researched national average and applies a local price factor for each metro, so you get a figure that reflects your city's labor, climate, and permit costs — not a one-size-fits-all national number.
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Window Replacement cost by frame material
Frame material
Typical national total
Aluminum
$8,500
Vinyl (standard)
$9,500
Fiberglass / composite
$12,000
Wood
$16,000
Window Replacement cost by frame material (national)
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Window Replacement cost by city
Local cost = national average × each metro's location factor. Pick your city:
Nationally, window replacement costs about $9,500, with most homeowners paying $6,000 – $16,000. Your local price depends on labor rates, materials and scope, and code — pick your city below for a local figure.
What is the most affordable window replacement option?
Aluminum is typically the lowest-cost option at around $8,500 nationally, while premium options cost considerably more.