Window replacement cost in Kansas City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,350 – $14,400
- Per window
- $434 – $1,436
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #150
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace windows in Kansas City, plan on $4,350 to $14,400 for 10 windows, all in. Per window, that is $434 to $1,436 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.1).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Kansas City, MO, standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $734 to $1,135 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,250 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Kansas City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,600 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,700 | $3,750 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,350 | $14,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Kansas City 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, Kansas City wages are 1.00 times the national level. Labor makes up about 29% of the midpoint estimate (27% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kansas City metro is 94.1 (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 (92.5) and land at $0 to $0.
Planning more than one job in Kansas City?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kansas City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs level and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,450 – $25,300 | level |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
Climate in Kansas City: timing your windows job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kansas City Downtown Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Kansas City (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January 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.
Kansas City gets about 38 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 11 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.3 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 1.5 and 1.8 inches. The station averages about 47 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 | 40 | 22 | 1.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 45 | 26 | 1.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 57 | 36 | 2.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 67 | 46 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 57 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 67 | 5.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 72 | 4.4 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 27 | 1.3 | Cold |
Why two Kansas City quotes can differ
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+.
Count
Replacing 10 to 15 windows runs $4,500-$22,500; at 25 windows it is $11,250-$37,500.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Kansas City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kansas City 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
$4,350 to $8,350
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,350 to $11,400
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,300 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,150 – $4,150 | $3,650 – $5,700 | $5,150 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,350 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,300 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,500 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,500 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,800 – $20,900 | $18,400 – $28,400 | $25,900 – $35,900 |
Kansas City against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Kansas City is the priciest of the group. Topeka is the cheapest at $8,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MOthis page | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | |
| Topeka, KS75 miles | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −5% |
| Columbia, MO100 miles | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO125 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −4% |
| Springfield, MO130 miles | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −3% |
| Jefferson City, MO130 miles | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −2% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Kansas City comes in at #150 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Kansas City is 0% below the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,700 – $15,400 | $10,100 | +8% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −3% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −4% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Kansas City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kansas City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +13% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
Kansas City labor market for windows
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 Kansas City is 1.00 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $27.33 an hour, which is in line with the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $37.90 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 2.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 3.8), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $29.72 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $39.30 an hour. BLS counts 4,540 of them working in the area, 41.4 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 $23.49 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.14 and $29.56 an hour. About 10,360 work in the metro. That is 94.5 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 ($37.90 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($22.56) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 5.5% or 2.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,096,110 jobs in the Kansas City area. That makes it the 34th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.70% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $22.56 | $27.33 | $37.90 | $27.44 | 1.00 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.13 | $29.72 | $39.30 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.14 | $23.49 | $29.56 | $23.84 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Window replacement in Kansas City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Kansas City?
For 10 windows, expect $4,350 to $14,400 in the Kansas City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Kansas City?
About $434 to $1,436 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 Kansas City or Topeka?
Topeka is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $8,900, which is 5% less than Kansas City ($9,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kansas City?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,700 out of $9,350. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Kansas City?
$6,500 to $21,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Kansas City?
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 Kansas City area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kansas City expensive for windows compared with the rest of Missouri?
Kansas City is 0% below the Missouri statewide estimate ($9,350 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Kansas City?
The BLS median is $27.33 an hour in the Kansas City area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.56 to $37.90.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Kansas City?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,350 and premium work $10,300 to $14,400. 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 Kansas City?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February 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 Kansas City
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.