Window replacement cost in Vallejo, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,950 – $16,300
- Per window
- $497 – $1,634
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +9%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #17
- 1 = most expensive
Vallejo homeowners pay roughly $4,950 to $16,300 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $497 to $1,634 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Vallejo is 9% higher. Glaziers earn a median of $31.50 an hour in the Vallejo area, 15% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Vallejo, CA, standard level
$8,400 to $12,900
About $838 to $1,293 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,700 | $9,200 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $3,700 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,400 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Vallejo, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $7,450 | $11,800 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,900 | $3,200 | $4,500 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,950 | $10,700 | $16,300 | 100% |
Why Vallejo prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: glaziers at 50%, carpenters at 40%, general maintenance and repair workers at 10%. Weighted together, Vallejo wages are 1.20 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vallejo 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 (108.5) and land at $0 to $0.
When to schedule windows in Vallejo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Napa Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Vallejo: 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.
Vallejo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (4.2 inches in January). The station averages about 16 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 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 68 | 44 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 48 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 52 | 0.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 79 | 55 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 54 | 0.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 51 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 46 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 40 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 38 | 3.8 | Workable |
Is Vallejo cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Vallejo. Stockton is the lowest at about $10,400 (midpoint, 10 windows), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CAthis page | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,700 | |
| Napa, CA25 miles | $5,000 – $16,400 | $10,700 | level |
| San Francisco, CA40 miles | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | +6% |
| Stockton, CA45 miles | $4,850 – $16,000 | $10,400 | −2% |
| Santa Rosa, CA55 miles | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | level |
| Sacramento, CA60 miles | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $4,950 – $16,400 | $10,700 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Vallejo comes in at #17 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Vallejo is 0% 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 | level |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,350 – $17,300 | $11,300 | +6% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,700 – $15,600 | $10,100 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $5,250 – $17,000 | $11,100 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Vallejo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vallejo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −16% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −15% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,600 | −10% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −13% |
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 Vallejo is 1.20 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $31.50 an hour, which is 15% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $29.32 and $38.98 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $36.64 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.37 and $43.86 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 45.8 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 $29.52 an hour, 24% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $23.04 and $39.38 an hour. About 1,190 work in the metro. That is 82.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.98 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($29.32) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 3.4% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 144,130 jobs in the Vallejo area. That makes it the 158th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $29.32 | $31.50 | $38.98 | $27.44 | 1.15 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.37 | $36.64 | $43.86 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $23.04 | $29.52 | $39.38 | $23.84 | 1.24 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Vallejo
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).
What nearby projects cost in Vallejo
Because every project leans on different trades, Vallejo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +16% and front door +11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $670 – $6,800 | +13% |
| Front door | 1 door | $590 – $2,750 | +11% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +13% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,700 – $29,100 | +16% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $800 – $4,100 | +11% |
Cost by quality level and size in Vallejo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vallejo 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
$4,950 to $9,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,400 to $12,900
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,800 to $16,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,500 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,950 – $9,500 | $8,400 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,450 – $14,300 | $12,600 – $19,400 | $17,700 – $24,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,400 – $23,800 | $20,900 – $32,300 | $29,500 – $40,800 |
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Window replacement in Vallejo: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Vallejo?
For 10 windows, expect $4,950 to $16,300 in the Vallejo area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,400 to $12,900. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Vallejo?
About $497 to $1,634 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 Vallejo or Napa?
Napa is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,700, which is 0% more than Vallejo ($10,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vallejo?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $3,200 out of $10,700. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Vallejo?
$7,450 to $24,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Vallejo?
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 Vallejo area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vallejo expensive for windows compared with the rest of California?
Vallejo is 0% 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 Vallejo?
The BLS median is $31.50 an hour in the Vallejo area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.32 to $38.98.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Vallejo?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,950 to $9,500 and premium work $11,800 to $16,300. 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 Vallejo?
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 Vallejo
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.