Window replacement cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,500 – $14,800
- Per window
- $448 – $1,485
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Replacement windows in Manchester, NH usually costs $4,500 to $14,800 for 10 windows. That works out to about $448 to $1,485 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 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Manchester, NH, standard level
$7,600 to $11,700
About $759 to $1,174 per window before permits. Labor is about 28% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,300 | $8,550 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $11,000 | 72% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,750 | $3,850 | 28% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,500 | $9,650 | $14,800 | 100% |
Where the Manchester price comes from
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 Manchester the blended ratio comes out at 1.03. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,100 nationally becomes $6,900 here (midpoint, 10 windows). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $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 Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Manchester?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, patio door comes out highest (level) and front door lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
What local crews earn in Manchester
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 Manchester the blend is 1.03.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $28.29 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.89 and $30.18 an hour.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. About 820 work in the metro. That is 41.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.73 an hour, which is 8% above the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,570 of them working in the area, 78.7 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 $90 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $23.89 | $28.29 | $30.18 | $27.44 | 1.03 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.89 | $25.73 | $30.62 | $23.84 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Why two Manchester quotes can differ
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+.
How Manchester compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Manchester. Portland is the lowest at about $9,400 (midpoint, 10 windows), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | +7% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +16% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $5,100 – $16,300 | $10,700 | +11% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | +8% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −3% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | +1% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #91 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +10% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $4,050 – $13,700 | $8,850 | −8% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,950 – $15,900 | $10,400 | +8% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $4,850 – $16,100 | $10,500 | +8% |
Manchester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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
$4,500 to $8,600
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,600 to $11,700
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,700 to $14,800
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,300 | $3,800 – $5,850 | $5,350 – $7,400 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,500 – $8,600 | $7,600 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,700 – $12,900 | $11,400 – $17,600 | $16,000 – $22,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,200 – $21,600 | $19,000 – $29,300 | $26,700 – $37,100 |
Manchester 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, Manchester 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 Manchester 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Manchester?
For 10 windows, expect $4,500 to $14,800 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,600 to $11,700. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Manchester?
About $448 to $1,485 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 Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $10,300, which is 7% more than Manchester ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 28% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $9,650. Materials are 72% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Manchester?
$6,700 to $22,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Manchester?
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 Manchester area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for windows compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 1% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($9,700 at the midpoint).
+What do glaziers earn in Manchester?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.29 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.89 to $30.18.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Manchester?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,500 to $8,600 and premium work $10,700 to $14,800. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April 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 Manchester
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.