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Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 1.6 million people

Window replacement cost in Milwaukee, WI

Most homeowners pay $2,700 – $4,550 (mid-range, typical $3,500, before sales tax), 6% above the national average and 1% above the Wisconsin average.

Most homeowners pay

$2,700 – $4,550Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 6 · before sales tax
Typical: $3,500
Labour $1,332Materials $2,153Work hours: 21.4

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Price levels in Milwaukee, WI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$3,150
$2,450 – $4,100
$1,209$1,949
Mid-range$3,500
$2,700 – $4,550
$1,332$2,153
Premium$8,900
$6,950 – $11,600
$2,931$5,989

Why prices in Milwaukee, WI are different

Labor is about 38% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 15% 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 6% above the national figure and 1% above the Wisconsin average.

Milwaukee, WI ranks 19 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 Milwaukee, WI?

A mid-range job typically costs $3,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $2,700 – $4,550. Basic is about $3,150 and premium about $8,900.

Is window replacement more expensive in Milwaukee, WI than elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Milwaukee, WI: 1% above the Wisconsin average of $3,450. Labor is about 38% of a mid-range window replacement job, around 21 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 15% 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 6% above the national figure and 1% above the Wisconsin average.

How does Milwaukee, WI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Milwaukee, WI ranks 19 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $3,300.

How much of the price is labor in Milwaukee, WI?

About 38% 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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