Window replacement cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per window
- $415 – $1,400
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
Cape Coral homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $14,000 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $415 to $1,400 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cape Coral is 7% lower. Glaziers earn a median of $23.45 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 15% below the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $710 to $1,104 per window before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,200 | $8,400 |
| Labor | $1,900 | $2,600 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $6,800 | $10,800 | 75% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $2,250 | $3,150 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
Where the Cape Coral 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 $23.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Cape Coral is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cape Coral metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,800, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.3) and land at $0 to $0.
How Cape Coral compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Cape Coral. Lakeland is the lowest at about $9,000 (midpoint, 10 windows), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +3% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +5% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,150 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Cape Coral comes in at #204 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Cape Coral's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +5% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +8% |
Cost by quality level and size in Cape Coral
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cape Coral 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
$4,150 to $8,100
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,050 – $4,050 | $3,550 – $5,500 | $5,050 – $7,000 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,400 – $20,200 | $17,800 – $27,600 | $25,100 – $35,000 |
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 Cape Coral is 0.85 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.45 an hour, which is 15% below the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $29.37 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 12.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $23.66 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 86.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.25 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.62 and $27.15 an hour. About 3,520 work in the metro. That is 115.5 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 ($29.37 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $290. At the 25th percentile ($18.83) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 3.2% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 304,790 jobs in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area. That makes it the 83rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $18.83 | $23.45 | $29.37 | $27.44 | 0.85 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.62 | $22.25 | $27.15 | $23.84 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
When to schedule windows in Cape Coral
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Myers Page Fld Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Cape Coral (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Cape Coral gets about 57 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (10.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 120 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 | 75 | 54 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 78 | 57 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 60 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 85 | 64 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 90 | 69 | 3.5 | Hot |
| Jun | 91 | 74 | 9.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 75 | 9.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 75 | 10.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 74 | 9.0 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 69 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 81 | 62 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 77 | 57 | 1.9 | Workable |
Why two Cape Coral quotes can differ
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+.
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
Planning more than one job in Cape Coral?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cape Coral's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs −7% and patio door −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $550 – $5,400 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
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Window replacement in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Cape Coral?
For 10 windows, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Cape Coral?
About $415 to $1,400 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 Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,000, which is 1% less than Cape Coral ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $2,250 out of $9,050. Materials are 75% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Cape Coral?
$6,200 to $21,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Cape Coral?
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 Cape Coral area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for windows compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $23.45 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.83 to $29.37.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Cape Coral?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. 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 Cape Coral?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. February and November 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 Cape Coral
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.