Window replacement cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $5,150 – $16,400
- Per window
- $515 – $1,641
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #10
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Barnstable, MA usually costs $5,150 to $16,400 for 10 windows. That works out to about $515 to $1,641 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,050 more. Glaziers earn a median of $48.47 an hour in the Barnstable area, 77% above the US median of $27.44.
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$8,550 to $13,000
About $853 to $1,303 per window before permits. Labor is about 36% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,550 | $13,000 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,850 | $10,900 | 64% |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,900 | $5,500 | 36% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,150 | $10,800 | $16,400 | 100% |
Where the Barnstable price comes from
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, Barnstable wages are 1.47 times the national level. Labor makes up about 36% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Barnstable is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,850 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $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 Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
What local crews earn in Barnstable
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 Barnstable the blend is 1.47.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $48.47 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $35.77 and $52.67 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $33.93 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,280 work in the metro. That is 136.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.70 an hour, which is 16% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $31.23 an hour. BLS counts 1,050 of them working in the area, 111.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $620. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Barnstable Town has 94,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 212th 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% | $35.77 | $48.47 | $52.67 | $27.44 | 1.77 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.55 | $27.70 | $31.23 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.47 | |||||
Barnstable against nearby metros and the rest of Massachusetts
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $11,200. Manchester is the cheapest at $9,650.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | −10% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,800 | −9% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −10% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $5,250 – $16,700 | $11,000 | +2% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Barnstable ranks #10 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Barnstable is 2% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | −4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | −3% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −8% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $4,000 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −18% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | −14% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,950 – $13,400 | $8,650 | −20% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −15% |
Planning more than one job in Barnstable?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Barnstable wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (+15%) and front door lowest (+2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $660 – $6,950 | +15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $540 – $2,500 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,500 | +9% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,800 | +3% |
Barnstable 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, Hyannis Barnstable Muni 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 Barnstable are March through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Barnstable
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+.
Barnstable: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Barnstable. 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
$5,150 to $9,650
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,550 to $13,000
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,900 to $16,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,550 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $5,150 – $9,650 | $8,550 – $13,000 | $11,900 – $16,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,700 – $14,500 | $12,800 – $19,500 | $17,900 – $24,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $12,900 – $24,100 | $21,300 – $32,600 | $29,800 – $41,000 |
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Window replacement in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Barnstable?
For 10 windows, expect $5,150 to $16,400 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,550 to $13,000. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Barnstable?
About $515 to $1,641 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,700, which is 10% less than Barnstable ($10,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 36% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $10,800. Materials are 64% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Barnstable?
$7,700 to $24,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for windows compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($11,000 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Barnstable?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $48.47 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $35.77 to $52.67.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Barnstable?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $5,150 to $9,650 and premium work $11,900 to $16,400. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable
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.