Window replacement cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,450 – $14,600
- Per window
- $447 – $1,464
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #100
- 1 = most expensive
Champaign homeowners pay roughly $4,450 to $14,600 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $447 to $1,464 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Champaign is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Champaign, IL, standard level
$7,500 to $11,600
About $752 to $1,159 per window before permits. Labor is about 31% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $3,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 69% |
| Labor | $1,750 | $2,900 | $4,100 | 31% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,550 | $14,600 | 100% |
Where the Champaign price comes from
Labor is 31% 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 Champaign the blended ratio comes out at 1.10. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Champaign metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,650, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) 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 Champaign. The wage table below marks each row.
When to schedule windows in Champaign
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Champaign Willard Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Champaign (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Champaign gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.4 inches in May). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.6 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 22 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 | 34 | 18 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 52 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 64 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 55 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 67 | 43 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 52 | 32 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 2.1 | Cold |
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 Champaign is 1.10 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Champaign metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $29.73 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.53 and $47.25 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $32.20 an hour, which is 11% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 29.4 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 $26.57 an hour, 11% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.81 and $31.39 an hour. About 1,290 work in the metro. That is 122.3 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 ($47.25 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $850. At the 25th percentile ($27.53) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 8.9% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 105,500 jobs in the Champaign-Urbana area. That makes it the 196th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $27.53 | $29.73 | $47.25 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.81 | $26.57 | $31.39 | $23.84 | 1.11 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Champaign
Because every project leans on different trades, Champaign's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +6% and front door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,100 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,950 – $26,800 | +6% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,750 | +2% |
Why two Champaign 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+.
How Champaign compares
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 $9,400 to $9,700 across Champaign and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −1% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −2% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $4,900 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +10% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Champaign comes in at #100 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Champaign is 9% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Champaign's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −2% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | +1% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −5% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −5% |
Champaign: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Champaign 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
$4,450 to $8,550
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,500 to $11,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,600 to $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,800 | $5,300 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,550 | $7,500 – $11,600 | $10,600 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,700 – $12,800 | $11,300 – $17,400 | $15,900 – $22,000 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,200 – $21,300 | $18,800 – $29,000 | $26,400 – $36,600 |
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Window replacement in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Champaign?
For 10 windows, expect $4,450 to $14,600 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,500 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Champaign?
About $447 to $1,464 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 Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,650, which is 1% more than Champaign ($9,550). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 31% at the midpoint, or $2,900 out of $9,550. Materials are 69% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Champaign?
$6,700 to $22,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Champaign?
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 Champaign area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for windows compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 9% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Champaign?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $29.73 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.53 to $47.25.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Champaign?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,550 and premium work $10,600 to $14,600. 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 Champaign?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March 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 Champaign
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.