Window Replacement Cost Calculator

Window Replacement Cost Estimator Basics

How does our cost calculator works? Let's dig in. First, we get the style of window. While many of these options might not differ too much from one another in terms of cost, others very much do. For instance, bow and bay windows much more expensive than say a double hung window. Next, we combine this answer with the frame material you are interested in. Here, per window costs can vary greatly. For instance, a low end vinyl window can run $400, while a low end wood window can run $1500. That's a more than 3x multiplier right there.

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Vinyl Window Costs

Vinyl window prices range from $400 to $1,400 per window fully installed. Additionally, vinyl is a popular replacement window option that runs the gamut from some of the worst made windows you can buy to some of the best rated and designed windows on the market.

-- Entry Level Cost: $400 to $750 fully installed --

-- Average Prices: $750 and $1,000 fully installed --

-- Premium Pricing: $1,000 to $1,400 fully installed --

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Wood Clad Window Costs

Wood clad windows incorporate an interior wood with an exterior cladding material (typically aluminum or vinyl). while these windows are great looking, they are much more expensive and require periodic maintenance. Additionally, these windows often carry a 20 year warranty, while vinyl windows typically carry a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser.

-- Entry Level Cost: $1,500 to $1,800 fully installed --

-- Average Prices: $1,800 and $2,200 fully installed --

-- Premium Price: $2,200 to $2,800 + fully installed --

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Window Installation

Window installation costs vary significantly as you can see from the numbers below. The biggest factor in the per window installation price is the condition of your window frames and sills. Inserts are the easiest installation method and do not require significant time and effort. Frames that are rotten or failing in some other way must be replaced or repaired and is referred to a full frame installation.

-- Insert Installation: $100 to $175 --

-- Standard Installation: $150 to $250 --

-- Historic Home Installation: $250 to $375 --

-- Full Frame Installation: $300 to $450 --

-- New Construction Installation: $300 to $450 --

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Composite Window Costs

Composite window costs range from $700 to $2,600 fully installed for a normal sized opening. Additionally, these windows are more expensive than vinyl window costs and are generally more of a mixed bag overall. Basically, some composites are excellent, while others leave something to be desired.

-- Entry Level Cost: $700 to $1,500 fully installed --

-- Average Prices: $1,500 and $2,000 fully installed --

-- Premium Price: $2,000 to $2,600 fully installed --

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Aluminum Windows

Aluminum window costs range from $1,100 to $2,200 full installed for a normal sized opening. Additionally, thermally broken aluminum windows are an excellent choice for very hot climates due to their exceptional strength. However, they are bad choices for cold climates due to their lack of energy efficiency.

-- Entry Level Cost: $1,100 to $1,500 fully installed --

-- Average Prices: $1,500 and $1,900 fully installed --

-- Premium Pricing: $1,900 to $2,200 fully installed --

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Window Glass Prices

Most manufacturers offer a number of glass packages that can be ordered for each of their window models that will use different low-e coatings, tints and gas fills. Most companies have clever names for the options, but here is a basic cost breakdown from one glass package to the next.

-- Clear To Low-E Glass: $25 per window --

-- Low-E1 to Low-E2: $25 per window --

-- Low-E2 to Low-E3: $25 per window --

-- Laminated Glass: $50 to $100 per window --

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Fiberglass Window Costs

Fiberglass window cost runs $1,100 to $2,200 per window fully installed. Additionally, these windows are a more expensive option than vinyl and are generally considered a slightly nicer and better overall looking window than vinyl.

-- Entry Level Cost: $1,100 to $1,500 fully installed --

-- Average Prices: $1,500 and $1,900 fully installed --

-- Premium Pricing: $1,900 to $2,200 fully installed --

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Other Upgrade Costs

In addition to the main expenses, our window replacement cost calculator also takes into account the many components and upgrades that you can often choose from. Typically, these will be ala carte add ons to the per window cost.

-- Adding A Spacer: $25 per window --

-- Foam Fills: $25 to $50 per window --

-- Sill Reinforcement: $50 to $75 per window --

-- Hardward Upgrades: $25 to $100 per window --

-- Adding Grids: $25 to $50 per window --

-- Adding A Screen: $50 to $75 per window --

Window Replacement Cost Calculator Q And A

Below you'll find all of our consumer questions and answers related to our cost estimator from past years. If you have any window replacement cost calculator questions, we're always having to answer them to the best of our ability.

Editor John M.

2026 Replacement Window Price Quotes

Is this really where window prices are these days???? 18 double hung windows and 1 picture frame window for $65K. This is insane.

Pella Reserve Wood Window - $65,000
Window World 6000 Window - $22,000
Alside Mezzo Window $18,000

Janet - Homeowner - August, 2026

Website Editor's Answer

Janet, those are high bids for 19 windows, I will admit that to you right now. I'm not sure I like any of those bids. If you're in the house short term, then the Alside bid is fine. If you're looking for something more long term, then I'd suggest starting your search over. I can send my list of brands that I have and you can see if any are available in your zip code.

Editor John M. - August, 2026

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Price Quote Question

Just received a quote for vinyl siding, replacement windows and new entry door. Question why can't I have a quote for the windows alone. Instead of the whole package? The Rep said no, because I am having multiple projects done simultaneously. Can you help with this?

Brenda - Homeowner - August, 2019

Website Editor's Answer

Brenda, I'd move on to the next company or bid. There is no reason why you can't have a single company do the windows of your home. Sometimes it gets tricky when you are working with a general contractor, but there should be no reason why you can't do the windows as a standalone project. Simply keep getting window bids until you find a company that will give you a good window at a good price and is willing to just tackle windows.

Editor Jim R. - August, 2019

Soft-Lite Imperial LS vs. Revere Berkshire Elite

I've narrowed down my search for 8 casement windows. Either the Revere Berkshire Elite (BarrierXP glass): Window Costs: $3980. Or the Soft-Lite Imperial LS (SB60 Glass): Window Costs $3980. So, do you have any opinions between these two options?

Andy - Homeowner - May, 2018

Website Editor's Answer

Andy, Soft-Lite Imperial LS windows are by far the better made of these two windows. Assuming the installation is equal in quality, I wouldn't hesitate to go with the Soft-Lite option.

Editor Jim R. - May, 2018