Window replacement cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,300 – $14,300
- Per window
- $430 – $1,426
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #160
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Ann Arbor, MI usually costs $4,300 to $14,300 for 10 windows. That works out to about $430 to $1,426 per window before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $470 less. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$7,300 to $11,300
About $729 to $1,127 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,200 | $3,050 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,300 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $2,650 | $3,700 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,300 | $14,300 | 100% |
Why Ann Arbor prices look the way they do
Labor is 28% 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 Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 0.99. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ann Arbor is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,650 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $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 Ann Arbor. The wage table below marks each row.
How Ann Arbor 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 $9,150 to $9,750 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −2% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −1% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −1% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ann Arbor ranks #160 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −2% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −2% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −3% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +14% |
Cost by quality level and size in Ann Arbor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ann Arbor. 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
$4,300 to $8,300
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,300 to $11,300
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,300 to $14,300
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,650 | $5,150 – $7,150 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,300 – $8,300 | $7,300 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,300 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,450 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $16,900 | $15,400 – $21,400 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,800 – $20,700 | $18,200 – $28,200 | $25,700 – $35,700 |
What nearby projects cost in Ann Arbor
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ann Arbor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+1%) and front door lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,900 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,600 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $710 – $3,650 | −1% |
What local crews earn in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor the blend is 0.99.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Ann Arbor metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $25.37 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $29.89 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $31.33 an hour, 8% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 29.1 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 $23.64 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $19.85 and $29.71 an hour. BLS counts 1,680 of them working in the area, 76.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $220 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $120. That is a swing of roughly 1.3% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ann Arbor has 219,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 110th 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% | $22.83 | $25.37 | $29.89 | $27.44 | 0.92 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $19.85 | $23.64 | $29.71 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Ann Arbor
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+.
Ann Arbor 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, Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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.
Ann Arbor gets about 30 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, June and July (3.6 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 1.9 and 2.1 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 32 | 15 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 16 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 35 | 3.0 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 46 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 57 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 57 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 48 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 38 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 48 | 30 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 36 | 22 | 1.7 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Ann Arbor?
For 10 windows, expect $4,300 to $14,300 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,300 to $11,300. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Ann Arbor?
About $430 to $1,426 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 Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,750, which is 5% more than Ann Arbor ($9,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,650 out of $9,300. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Ann Arbor?
$6,450 to $21,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for windows compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($9,350 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Ann Arbor?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $25.37 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.83 to $29.89.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,300 and premium work $10,300 to $14,300. 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 Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor
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.