Window replacement cost in Lafayette, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,400 – $14,600
- Per window
- $442 – $1,457
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #110
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Lafayette, IN usually costs $4,400 to $14,600 for 10 windows. That works out to about $442 to $1,457 per window before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Lafayette, IN, standard level
$7,450 to $11,500
About $747 to $1,153 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,450 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Lafayette, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,700 | $10,600 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,950 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,500 | $14,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Lafayette number
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, Lafayette wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 30% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,700 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.4: $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 Lafayette. The wage table below marks each row.
Lafayette weather and the window replacement calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Lafayette Purdue Univ Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Lafayette are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
Lafayette gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and September are the driest, at 2.7 and 2.6 inches. The station averages about 20 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 18 | 2.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 38 | 21 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 50 | 30 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 62 | 40 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 73 | 51 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 63 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 83 | 62 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 54 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 38 | 24 | 2.3 | Cold |
Lafayette: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from a few windows (5 windows) to whole house (25 windows).
Basic
$4,400 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,450 to $11,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,400 – $8,500 | $7,450 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,650 – $12,700 | $11,200 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $21,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,100 – $21,200 | $18,700 – $28,800 | $26,300 – $36,400 |
Related projects, priced for Lafayette
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
Lafayette against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Champaign is the priciest of the group at $9,550. Niles is the cheapest at $9,050.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, INthis page | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | |
| Indianapolis, IN65 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL70 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −1% |
| Bloomington, IN90 miles | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
| Niles, MI90 miles | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #110 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 1% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| 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 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | level |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −4% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −7% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −5% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $4,550 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +2% |
What local crews earn in Lafayette
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Lafayette the blend is 1.06.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lafayette 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.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $30.31 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $37.06 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 29.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $26.68 an hour, which is 12% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.14 and $33.66 an hour. BLS counts 1,250 of them working in the area, 122.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $280. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette-West Lafayette has 102,200 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 201st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| 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% | $24.27 | $30.31 | $37.06 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.14 | $26.68 | $33.66 | $23.84 | 1.12 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Lafayette
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 Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Lafayette?
For 10 windows, expect $4,400 to $14,600 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Lafayette?
About $442 to $1,457 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 Lafayette or Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,550, which is 1% more than Lafayette ($9,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $9,500. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Lafayette?
$6,650 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for windows compared with the rest of Indiana?
Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,500 and premium work $10,500 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 Lafayette?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and September 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 Lafayette
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.