Window replacement cost in Anchorage, AK
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,900 – $16,300
- Per window
- $490 – $1,626
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Anchorage area: $4,900 to $16,300 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 8% higher than the US figure. Building materials run about 7% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 107.3).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Anchorage, AK, standard level
$8,300 to $12,900
About $831 to $1,285 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $9,400 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,450 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,300 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Anchorage, AK
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $7,600 | $12,100 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,950 | $4,200 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,900 | $10,600 | $16,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Anchorage number
Labor is 28% 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 Anchorage the blended ratio comes out at 1.12.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Anchorage is at 107.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $7,600 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.4: $0 to $0.
Is Anchorage cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $10,200 to $11,000 across Anchorage and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AKthis page | $4,900 – $16,300 | $10,600 | |
| Bellingham, WA1410 miles | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,600 | level |
| Bremerton, WA1450 miles | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | −1% |
| Seattle, WA1480 miles | $5,050 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA1485 miles | $5,200 – $16,800 | $11,000 | +4% |
| Spokane, WA1570 miles | $4,700 – $15,700 | $10,200 | −4% |
| Alaska (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Anchorage ranks #21 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Anchorage is 0% below the Alaska figure.
Anchorage is the only Alaska metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Anchorage against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −15% |
| Reading, PA | 174,670 jobs | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −8% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −17% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −10% |
Why two Anchorage quotes can differ
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+.
Related projects, priced for Anchorage
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Anchorage wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+16%) and front door lowest (+11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,650 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,750 | +11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,100 | +16% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $790 – $4,100 | +11% |
Anchorage: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Anchorage. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,900 to $9,450
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,300 to $12,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,700 to $16,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,450 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,900 – $9,450 | $8,300 – $12,900 | $11,700 – $16,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,350 – $14,200 | $12,500 – $19,300 | $17,600 – $24,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,200 – $23,600 | $20,800 – $32,100 | $29,300 – $40,600 |
Who does the work: Anchorage trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Anchorage the blend is 1.12.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $28.49 an hour, 4% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.13 and $35.79 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 8.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $35.00 an hour, 20% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $44.15 an hour. About 1,460 work in the metro. That is 82.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.59 an hour, which is 16% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $34.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,680 of them working in the area, 94.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $350 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 2.5% to 3.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Anchorage has 177,050 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 131st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.13 | $28.49 | $35.79 | $27.44 | 1.04 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.72 | $35.00 | $44.15 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.71 | $27.59 | $34.36 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
The best months for windows in Anchorage
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Eagle Rvr Nature Ctr (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Anchorage are April through September: 6 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March, October, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, October, November and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Anchorage gets about 23 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are August, September and October (3.6 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and May are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.9 inches.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 6 | 2.3 | Cold |
| Feb | 28 | 12 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 35 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Apr | 47 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| May | 58 | 36 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Jun | 65 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 67 | 48 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 65 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 56 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 42 | 26 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Nov | 26 | 13 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Dec | 23 | 9 | 2.0 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Anchorage: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Anchorage?
For 10 windows, expect $4,900 to $16,300 in the Anchorage area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,300 to $12,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Anchorage?
About $490 to $1,626 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 Anchorage or Bellingham?
Bellingham is 1410 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,600, which is 0% less than Anchorage ($10,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Anchorage?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,950 out of $10,600. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Anchorage?
$7,350 to $24,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Anchorage?
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 Anchorage area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Anchorage expensive for windows compared with the rest of Alaska?
Anchorage is 0% below the Alaska statewide estimate ($10,600 at the midpoint).
+What do glaziers earn in Anchorage?
The BLS median is $28.49 an hour in the Anchorage area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.13 to $35.79.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Anchorage?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,900 to $9,450 and premium work $11,700 to $16,300. Basic means: standard vinyl single-hung, same openings. Premium means: fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes.
+When is the best time to replace windows in Anchorage?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through September. April and May are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Window replacement near Anchorage
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.