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Window replacement cost

Prices checked

Typical installed cost

$575 per window

Sourced installed range, not a quote

$200 to $900 per window

Window replacement cost for a vinyl frame has a typical figure of $575 per window, within a sourced range of $200 to $900 per window. These are prices for one window, not for a whole house. Two of the three sources, Angi and Fixr, do not say whether their per-window figures include installation; HomeGuide gives installed costs. Treat the figures as a starting budget, not a quote. Frame material, the number of windows and any additional work change the total.

By frame material, per window

Each row is a price for one window. The ranges are wide because the sources cover different window styles and sizes within each frame material. HomeGuide's figures cover small picture, single-hung, double-hung and casement windows. Window style and glass type also change the price, but neither is a choice in the estimator, so the rows below mix them.

Frame material, installed costs
Frame materialLowTypicalHigh
Aluminum frame$175$500$800
Vinyl frame$200$575$900
Wood frame$600$1,300$2,000
Fiberglass frame$400$1,000$1,500
Composite frame$300$1,350$2,300

Price per window. The median rule combines the supplied ranges, and typical is the median of the source midpoints.

See each source's figures
  • Aluminum frame

    • Angi: $75 to $400. Updated October 15, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it describes labor as part of the project cost.
    • HomeGuide: $175 to $1,000. Updated February 5, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Covers small picture, single-hung, double-hung and casement windows. Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs.
    • Fixr: $200 to $800. Updated January 21, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total.
  • Vinyl frame

    • Angi: $100 to $900. Updated October 15, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it describes labor as part of the project cost.
    • HomeGuide: $200 to $1,500. Updated February 5, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Covers small picture, single-hung, double-hung and casement windows; The page's vinyl section gives 350 to 1,500. Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs.
    • Fixr: $350 to $800. Updated January 21, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total.
  • Wood frame

    • Angi: $150 to $1,300. Updated October 15, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it describes labor as part of the project cost.
    • HomeGuide: $800 to $3,800. Updated February 5, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Covers small picture, single-hung, double-hung and casement windows. Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs.
    • Fixr: $600 to $2,000. Updated January 21, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page text gives 400 to 2,000. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total.
  • Fiberglass frame

    • Angi: $500 to $1,500. Updated October 15, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it describes labor as part of the project cost.
    • HomeGuide: $400 to $2,000. Updated February 5, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Covers small picture, single-hung, double-hung and casement windows. Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs.
    • Fixr: $400 to $1,500. Updated January 21, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total.
  • Composite frame

    • Angi: $300 to $1,200. Updated October 15, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it describes labor as part of the project cost.
    • HomeGuide: $400 to $2,300. Updated February 5, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Covers small picture, single-hung, double-hung and casement windows. Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs.
    • Fixr: $300 to $2,500. Updated January 21, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total.

What adds to the price

Permit costs are listed by HomeGuide and Fixr. The combined typical figure is $150, within $50 to $250. This is a single charge for the job, not a charge per window, and HomeGuide links it to changing a window's size. Confirm whether your quote already includes a permit before adding it.

Additional work costs
Additional workTypicalRangeApplies to
Permit$150$50 to $250Aluminum frame, Vinyl frame, Wood frame, Fiberglass frame, Composite frame

The permit is a single charge for the job and is added once when selected, whatever the number of windows.

See each source's figures
  • Permit

    • HomeGuide: $50 to $200. Updated February 5, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Permit for changing the window size. Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs.
    • Fixr: $50 to $300. Updated January 21, 2026; accessed October 21, 2026. Permits and inspections, when required. The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total.

Labor

These are the publishers' own labor figures per window, shown for context. They are not added to the per-window ranges, because those ranges may already include labor.

Informational only. Already inside the installed ranges above.

Unrounded source labor figures
LaborSourceRaw range
Labor per windowAngi$100 to $300 per window
Labor per windowHomeGuide$100 to $500 per window
Labor per windowFixr$150 to $300 per window

Labor and other costs

Keep the following statements separate from the combined per-window ranges. Each comes from one named source and keeps its original amount and scope. They do not give enough detail to price a particular repair or upgrade.

Labor figures

The publishers describe labor as a share of the total or as a charge for harder jobs. These figures are context, not extra charges in the estimator.

Share of the total that is labor
25 to 35 percent
Source: HomeGuide
Share of the total that is labor
About 30 percent
Source: Fixr
Complex jobs such as upper-story access or structural changes
$600 or more per window in labor
Source: Angi

Other costs in the sources

The sources list these possible costs separately. None is added to the estimate automatically. Ask whether a quote already covers an item before treating it as an extra.

Historic or older homes
$100 to $500 extra per window
Source: Angi
Rot, damaged framing or masonry repair
$100 to $2,000 or more in total
Source: Angi
A new window opening, not a replacement
$500 to $2,000 per window
Source: HomeGuide
Storm windows
$150 to $400 each, installed
Source: HomeGuide
Glass upgrades such as tempered or laminated glass
$100 to $800 per window
Source: Fixr

Estimate your replacement

Choose a frame material, the number of windows and whether to include a permit. The estimator multiplies the per-window range by the number of windows, then adds the permit once. Area level picks a part of the sourced range; it is not a local price. Window style and glass type are not in the estimator, so a quote for special shapes or upgraded glass may differ.

Frame material
windows, 1 to 30
Area level

This picks the lower, middle or upper part of the sourced range. It is not a local price.

Additional work

Typical estimate

$5,750

Estimated range, not a quote

$3,900 to $7,400

For 10 windows. Typical $575 per window.

Assumptions

  • Installed base: Vinyl frame.
  • Quantity: 10 windows.
  • Per-window prices are multiplied by 10; flat extras are added once and per-window extras once for each window.
  • Average area level uses low-to-typical and typical-to-high midpoints as bounds, with the sourced typical unchanged.
  • No applicable extras included.
  • Extras are added in full, and sourced installed ranges are treated as not including them.
  • Labor rows are informational only and are not added to installed costs.

Where these numbers come from

Angi, HomeGuide and Fixr supply the published figures. Their dates and scope notes are shown below so you can check the evidence yourself. Angi and Fixr do not say whether their per-window figures include installation, while HomeGuide describes its figures as installed costs. The checked date records when the dataset was reviewed, not a promise that prices have stayed the same.

  • Angi

    Window Replacement Cost

    Updated: October 15, 2026. Accessed: October 21, 2026.

    The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it describes labor as part of the project cost

  • HomeGuide

    How Much Does Window Replacement Cost?

    Updated: February 5, 2026. Accessed: October 21, 2026.

    Date is the page's byline date; no separate updated date is shown. Figures are installed costs

  • Fixr

    How Much Does Window Replacement Cost?

    Updated: January 21, 2026. Accessed: October 21, 2026.

    The page does not say whether its per-window figures include installation; it says labor is about 30 percent of the total

The low and high are the medians of the published bounds. For an even set, the median is the mean of the central pair. Typical is the median of the source midpoints. Derived figures round to twenty-five-dollar steps below a thousand dollars and fifty-dollar steps at or above it, with exact halves rounded up. The estimator applies the area level to the per-window range, multiplies by the number of windows, adds selected extras and rounds the final totals once.

How we calculate

Questions people ask

What is a typical window replacement cost per window?

For a vinyl frame, the typical figure is $575 per window, within $200 to $900. Two of the three sources do not say whether their figures include installation, so read the figure as a starting budget rather than an installed quote.

How does the estimator work out a total for several windows?

It takes the per-window range for the frame material you choose, applies the area level and multiplies by the number of windows. A permit, if selected, is added once for the whole job. The result is rounded at the end.

Do these prices include installation?

HomeGuide describes its figures as installed costs. Angi and Fixr do not say whether their per-window figures include installation. Angi describes labor as part of the project cost, and Fixr says labor is About 30 percent of the total.

Why are wood frame windows priced so differently?

The sources give quite different wood ranges, so the combined wood row is $600 to $2,000 per window with a typical figure of $1,300. Fixr's page text gives a different range from its table; that note is kept with the source figures.

Does window style or glass type change the price?

Yes. Window style and glass type also change the price, but neither is a choice in the estimator. Fixr lists glass upgrades such as tempered or laminated glass at $100 to $800 per window. Ask for these items to be priced separately in a quote.

Compare written quotes for the same frame material, number of windows and scope of work, rather than judging a quote against the typical figure alone. Note what each quote includes, such as removal of old frames or trim repair, and keep the source dates beside the comparison.