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San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 4.6 million people

Window replacement cost in San Francisco, CA

Most homeowners pay $2,900 – $4,850 (mid-range, typical $3,750, before sales tax), 14% above the national average and 7% above the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,900 – $4,850San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 6 · before sales tax
Typical: $3,750
Labour $1,584Materials $2,153Work hours: 21.5

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Price levels in San Francisco, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,400
$2,650 – $4,400
$1,437$1,949
Mid-range$3,750
$2,900 – $4,850
$1,584$2,153
Premium$9,450
$7,350 – $12,300
$3,460$5,989

Why prices in San Francisco, CA are different

Labor is about 42% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 22 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Francisco, CA area cost about 36% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 14% above the national figure and 7% above the California average.

San Francisco, CA ranks 3 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does window replacement cost in San Francisco, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,750 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,900 – $4,850. Basic is about $3,400 and premium about $9,450.

Is window replacement more expensive in San Francisco, CA than elsewhere in California?

San Francisco, CA: 7% above the California average of $3,500. Labor is about 42% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 22 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Francisco, CA area cost about 36% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 14% above the national figure and 7% above the California average.

How does San Francisco, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, San Francisco, CA ranks 3 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.

How much of the price is labor in San Francisco, CA?

About 42% at the mid-range level, around 22 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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