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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 9.4 million people

Window replacement cost in Chicago, IL

Most homeowners pay $2,900 – $4,850 (mid-range, typical $3,750, before sales tax), 14% above the national average and 1% above the Illinois average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,900 – $4,850Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN · 6 · before sales tax
Typical: $3,750
Labour $1,580Materials $2,153Work hours: 20.9

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Price levels in Chicago, IL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,400
$2,650 – $4,400
$1,447$1,949
Mid-range$3,750
$2,900 – $4,850
$1,580$2,153
Premium$9,500
$7,400 – $12,300
$3,489$5,989

Why prices in Chicago, IL are different

Labor is about 42% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL 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 1% above the Illinois average.

Chicago, IL ranks 2 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 Chicago, IL?

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 $9,500.

Is window replacement more expensive in Chicago, IL than elsewhere in Illinois?

Chicago, IL: 1% above the Illinois average of $3,700. Labor is about 42% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Chicago, IL 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 1% above the Illinois average.

How does Chicago, IL compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Chicago, IL ranks 2 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.

How much of the price is labor in Chicago, IL?

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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