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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5.0 million people

Window replacement cost in Boston, MA

Most homeowners pay $2,850 – $4,750 (mid-range, typical $3,650, before sales tax), 11% above the national average and in line with the Massachusetts average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,850 – $4,750Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 6 · before sales tax
Typical: $3,650
Labour $1,499Materials $2,153Work hours: 21.3

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Price levels in Boston, MA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,300
$2,600 – $4,300
$1,358$1,949
Mid-range$3,650
$2,850 – $4,750
$1,499$2,153
Premium$9,300
$7,250 – $12,100
$3,298$5,989

Why prices in Boston, MA are different

Labor is about 41% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 29% 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 11% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.

Boston, MA ranks 7 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 Boston, MA?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,650 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,850 – $4,750. Basic is about $3,300 and premium about $9,300.

Is window replacement more expensive in Boston, MA than elsewhere in Massachusetts?

Boston, MA: in line with the Massachusetts average of $3,650. Labor is about 41% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 29% 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 11% above the national figure and in line with the Massachusetts average.

How does Boston, MA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Boston, MA ranks 7 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.

How much of the price is labor in Boston, MA?

About 41% 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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