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Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · 1.2 million people
Window replacement cost in Buffalo, NY
Most homeowners pay $2,750 – $4,600 (mid-range, typical $3,550, before sales tax), 8% above the national average and 3% below the New York average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Buffalo, NY
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3,200 $2,500 – $4,200 | $1,274 | $1,949 |
| Mid-range | $3,550 $2,750 – $4,600 | $1,383 | $2,153 |
| Premium | $9,050 $7,050 – $11,700 | $3,045 | $5,989 |
Why prices in Buffalo, NY are different
Labor is about 39% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Buffalo, NY area cost about 19% 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 8% above the national figure and 3% below the New York average.
Buffalo, NY ranks 12 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 Buffalo, NY?
A mid-range job typically costs $3,550 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,750 – $4,600. Basic is about $3,200 and premium about $9,050.
Is window replacement more expensive in Buffalo, NY than elsewhere in New York?
Buffalo, NY: 3% below the New York average of $3,650. Labor is about 39% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Buffalo, NY area cost about 19% 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 8% above the national figure and 3% below the New York average.
How does Buffalo, NY compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Buffalo, NY ranks 12 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.
How much of the price is labor in Buffalo, NY?
About 39% 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.