Window replacement cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,850 – $16,100
- Per window
- $486 – $1,607
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #33
- 1 = most expensive
Redding homeowners pay roughly $4,850 to $16,100 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $486 to $1,607 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Redding is 7% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Redding, CA, standard level
$8,200 to $12,700
About $822 to $1,271 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,200 | $12,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,800 | $3,000 | $4,250 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,850 | $10,500 | $16,100 | 100% |
Where the Redding price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.79 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Redding is 1.13 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 29% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the California statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Redding metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,450, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) 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 Redding. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Redding
Because every project leans on different trades, Redding's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +12% and garage door +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $650 – $6,600 | +10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $560 – $2,700 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,400 – $28,200 | +12% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $760 – $3,950 | +7% |
Redding: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Redding 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
$4,850 to $9,350
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,200 to $12,700
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,600 to $16,100
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,450 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $8,050 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,850 – $9,350 | $8,200 – $12,700 | $11,600 – $16,100 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,300 – $14,000 | $12,300 – $19,100 | $17,400 – $24,100 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,100 – $23,400 | $20,600 – $31,800 | $29,000 – $40,200 |
When to schedule windows in Redding
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Redding (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
How Redding compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Redding. Reno is the lowest at about $9,350 (midpoint, 10 windows), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | level |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $4,800 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −1% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −11% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +1% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $5,000 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +2% |
| California (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +2% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Redding comes in at #33 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Redding is 2% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,700 – $15,600 | $10,100 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +6% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Redding's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −11% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −10% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | −12% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,850 | −6% |
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 Redding is 1.13 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Redding metro, so we used the California statewide median: $30.79 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.69 and $44.25 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $34.50 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.99 an hour, 4% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $20.28 and $29.29 an hour. About 690 work in the metro. That is 96.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $650. At the 25th percentile ($27.69) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 6.2% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,550 jobs in the Redding area. That makes it the 257th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $27.69 | $30.79 | $44.25 | $27.44 | 1.12 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $20.28 | $22.99 | $29.29 | $23.84 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Why two Redding quotes can differ
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
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).
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Window replacement in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Redding?
For 10 windows, expect $4,850 to $16,100 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,200 to $12,700. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Redding?
About $486 to $1,607 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 Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,500, which is 0% more than Redding ($10,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $3,000 out of $10,500. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Redding?
$7,300 to $24,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Redding?
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 Redding area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for windows compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($10,700 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Redding?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.79 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.69 to $44.25.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Redding?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,850 to $9,350 and premium work $11,600 to $16,100. 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 Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October 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 Redding
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.