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San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 2.0 million people

Window replacement cost in San Jose, CA

Most homeowners pay $2,900 – $4,850 (mid-range, typical $3,700, before sales tax), 12% above the national average and 6% above the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,900 – $4,850San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 6 · before sales tax
Typical: $3,700
Labour $1,564Materials $2,153Work hours: 21.2

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Price levels in San Jose, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,350
$2,650 – $4,400
$1,425$1,949
Mid-range$3,700
$2,900 – $4,850
$1,564$2,153
Premium$9,400
$7,350 – $12,200
$3,433$5,989

Why prices in San Jose, CA are different

Labor is about 42% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Jose, CA area cost about 35% 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 12% above the national figure and 6% above the California average.

San Jose, CA ranks 6 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 Jose, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,900 – $4,850. Basic is about $3,350 and premium about $9,400.

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

San Jose, CA: 6% above the California average of $3,500. Labor is about 42% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the San Jose, CA area cost about 35% 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 12% above the national figure and 6% above the California average.

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

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, San Jose, CA ranks 6 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.

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

About 42% at the mid-range level, around 21 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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