Window replacement cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,350 – $14,400
- Per window
- $436 – $1,439
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #141
- 1 = most expensive
Cleveland homeowners pay roughly $4,350 to $14,400 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $436 to $1,439 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cleveland is 4% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $737 to $1,138 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,500 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $2,750 | $3,850 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,350 | $14,400 | 100% |
Why Cleveland prices look the way they do
Labor is 29% 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 Cleveland the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cleveland metro is 93.6 (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 (93.9) and land at $0 to $0.
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Cleveland is 1.03 times the national level.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $28.67 an hour, which is 4% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $23.98 and $30.65 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 3.0 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 $29.16 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $38.03 an hour. BLS counts 3,280 of them working in the area, 31.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.97 an hour, 5% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.16 and $30.90 an hour. About 12,860 work in the metro. That is 124.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the glaziers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $95. At the 25th percentile ($23.98) it shrinks by about $230. The total moves by 1.0% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,031,130 jobs in the Cleveland area. That makes it the 36th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.66% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $23.98 | $28.67 | $30.65 | $27.44 | 1.04 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.22 | $29.16 | $38.03 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.16 | $24.97 | $30.90 | $23.84 | 1.05 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Cleveland
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.
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Cleveland
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cleveland 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
$10,400 to $14,400
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,200 | $3,700 – $5,700 | $5,200 – $7,200 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,350 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,400 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,550 – $12,600 | $11,000 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,600 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $10,900 – $20,900 | $18,400 – $28,400 | $25,900 – $36,000 |
Is Cleveland cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Cleveland. Youngstown is the lowest at about $9,250 (midpoint, 10 windows), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $4,450 – $14,900 | $9,650 | +3% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Cleveland comes in at #141 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Cleveland is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | level |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Cleveland's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,900 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +13% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,350 | level |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +4% |
Related projects, priced for Cleveland
Because every project leans on different trades, Cleveland's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +1% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $580 – $5,850 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,500 – $25,500 | +1% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $680 – $3,550 | −3% |
When to schedule windows in Cleveland
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Cleveland Burke Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Cleveland (9 of 12 months). 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.
Cleveland gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and June are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 9 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 | 35 | 24 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 25 | 1.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 31 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 53 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 63 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 68 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 67 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 60 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 49 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 30 | 2.0 | Cold |
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Window replacement in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Cleveland?
For 10 windows, expect $4,350 to $14,400 in the Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
About $436 to $1,439 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 Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,350, which is 0% less than Cleveland ($9,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $9,350. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Cleveland?
$6,550 to $21,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for windows compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($9,400 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $28.67 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.98 to $30.65.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Cleveland?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,350 and premium work $10,400 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 Cleveland?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and June 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 Cleveland
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.