Window replacement cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,500
- Per window
- $438 – $1,447
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #124
- 1 = most expensive
Bloomington homeowners pay roughly $4,400 to $14,500 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $438 to $1,447 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bloomington is 3% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$7,400 to $11,400
About $740 to $1,144 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,700 | $10,600 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,750 | $3,850 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,400 | $14,500 | 100% |
Why Bloomington prices look the way they do
Labor is 29% 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 Bloomington the blended ratio comes out at 1.03. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bloomington metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $6,700, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) 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 Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Bloomington
Because every project leans on different trades, Bloomington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs −2% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,250 – $24,800 | −2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bloomington bid
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.
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.
How Bloomington compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Indianapolis is the priciest of the group at $9,550. Louisville is the cheapest at $9,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,400 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | +1% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Bloomington comes in at #124 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Bloomington is 1% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | level |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | +1% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | level |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bloomington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $5,450 – $17,700 | $11,600 | +23% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −5% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −5% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
When to schedule windows in Bloomington
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Bloomington Indiana Univ (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Bloomington (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.
Bloomington gets about 49 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 18 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (5.4 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and August are the driest, at 3.7 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 21 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 | 37 | 21 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 42 | 23 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 52 | 32 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 64 | 42 | 5.2 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 53 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 62 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Jul | 85 | 65 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 64 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 56 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 66 | 44 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 3.5 | Cold |
Bloomington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bloomington 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
$4,400 to $8,400
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,400 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,400 to $14,500
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,250 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,400 | $7,400 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,500 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,600 – $21,700 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $21,000 | $18,500 – $28,600 | $26,100 – $36,200 |
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 Bloomington is 1.03 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $28.95 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $33.66 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.82 and $35.36 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 36.9 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 $22.69 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $28.32 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 103.8 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 ($33.66 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $230. At the 25th percentile ($23.21) it shrinks by about $280. The total moves by 2.4% or 3.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,240 jobs in the Bloomington area. That makes it the 251st 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% | $23.21 | $28.95 | $33.66 | $27.44 | 1.06 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.82 | $29.50 | $35.36 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $18.83 | $22.69 | $28.32 | $23.84 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
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Window replacement in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Bloomington?
For 10 windows, expect $4,400 to $14,500 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Bloomington?
About $438 to $1,447 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 Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,400, which is 0% less than Bloomington ($9,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $9,400. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Bloomington?
$6,550 to $21,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Bloomington?
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 Bloomington area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for windows compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 1% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($9,550 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Bloomington?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.95 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.21 to $33.66.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Bloomington?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,400 and premium work $10,400 to $14,500. 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 Bloomington?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and August 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 Bloomington
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.