Window replacement cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,050 – $13,800
- Per window
- $406 – $1,381
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
Daphne homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $13,800 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $406 to $1,381 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Daphne is 8% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $21.89 an hour in the Daphne area, 20% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Daphne, AL, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $699 to $1,088 per window before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,450 |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,850 | $10,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $2,100 | $2,950 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Daphne number
Labor is 24% of the midpoint bill here, against 27% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is glaziers (50%), carpenters (40%), general maintenance and repair workers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Daphne the blended ratio comes out at 0.79. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Daphne metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,850, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.7) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Daphne. The wage table below marks each row.
Window replacement: what moves the price in Daphne
Permit
Window permits are $50-$200 each, or $400-$600 total for a multi-window job, and are often only needed when you change the opening (HomeGuide). No permit fee is included here because many cities do not ask for one on same-size replacements.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Window type
Single-hung and picture windows are cheapest; bay and bow windows can reach $3,000-$8,000+.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Daphne
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Daphne wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,050 to $7,950
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$9,900 to $13,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,450 | $4,950 – $6,900 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,050 – $7,950 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,900 – $13,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,100 – $11,900 | $10,500 – $16,300 | $14,900 – $20,700 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,200 – $19,900 | $17,500 – $27,200 | $24,800 – $34,500 |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Daphne is 0.79 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Daphne metro, so we used the Alabama statewide median: $21.89 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.88 and $23.26 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 31.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $19.35 an hour, 19% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $17.37 and $22.78 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 122.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.26 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $65. At the 25th percentile ($17.88) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 0.7% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 87,120 jobs in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley area. That makes it the 225th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $17.88 | $21.89 | $23.26 | $27.44 | 0.80 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $17.37 | $19.35 | $22.78 | $23.84 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Daphne
Because every project leans on different trades, Daphne's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, front door runs −8% and vinyl siding −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
Daphne against nearby metros and the rest of Alabama
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Pensacola is the priciest of the group at $9,000. Hattiesburg is the cheapest at $8,750.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −1% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $3,950 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Daphne comes in at #255 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Daphne is 0% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +1% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Daphne's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +6% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +1% |
When to schedule windows in Daphne
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fairhope 3 Ne (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Daphne: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Daphne gets about 66 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.6 inches in July). The station averages about 47 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 39 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 76 | 53 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 83 | 61 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 70 | 6.5 | Workable |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 7.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 89 | 71 | 7.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 86 | 67 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 56 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 46 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 42 | 5.1 | Workable |
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Window replacement in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Daphne?
For 10 windows, expect $4,050 to $13,800 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Daphne?
About $406 to $1,381 per window for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $450 to $1,500.
+Is windows cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,950, which is 0% more than Daphne ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $2,100 out of $8,950. Materials are 76% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Daphne?
$6,100 to $20,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for windows compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 0% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($9,000 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Daphne?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $21.89 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.88 to $23.26.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Daphne?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,950 and premium work $9,900 to $13,800. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+Is there a bad season to replace windows in Daphne?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Window replacement near Daphne
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Window Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = 65% of the low installed price and 75% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that the window unit is 65-75% of replacement cost.