Window replacement cost in Rhode Island
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (10 windows)
- $4,500 – $14,800
- Per window
- $449 – $1,485
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to replace windows in Rhode Island? Plan on $4,500 to $14,800 for 10 windows. Wages (1.04x the US blend), materials (price index 97.2) and permit costs (102.3) put the state below the national midpoint by 1%.
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Estimate your window replacement cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 10 windows in Rhode Island (statewide), standard level
$7,600 to $11,700
About $760 to $1,174 per window before permits. Labor is about 29% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $8,500 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,250 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,700 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Rhode Island
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $10,900 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,900 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,500 | $9,650 | $14,800 | 100% |
Window replacement cost by metro in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has one metro in our dataset, Providence, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (10 windows) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | level |
If you are planning more than one job in Rhode Island
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. Against national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+2%) and front door lowest (−2%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,600 – $25,800 | +2% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | −1% |
Quality levels and sizes in Rhode Island
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Rhode Island wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,500 to $8,650
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 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,700 | $10,700 – $14,800 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,750 – $12,900 | $11,400 – $17,600 | $16,100 – $22,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,200 – $21,600 | $19,000 – $29,300 | $26,800 – $37,100 |
Rhode Island seasons and windows
Season matters for windows. For each Rhode Island metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Providence has 9 comfortable months (March through November), with about 48 inches of precipitation a year.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 22 | 84 | 48 | 9: March through November |
Rhode Island against its neighbors
Rhode Island ranks 19 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for windows, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,600 and the cheapest Arkansas at $8,750, both for 10 windows at the midpoint. Rhode Island sits at $9,650. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 50 miles away | $5,250 – $16,700 | $11,000 | +14% |
| Connecticut | 80 miles away | $4,600 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +2% |
| New Hampshire | 90 miles away | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | +1% |
| New York | 160 miles away | $4,950 – $16,300 | $10,600 | +10% |
| Maine | 170 miles away | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −3% |
Rhode Island labor market for windows
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.04 for Rhode Island.
For glaziers (47-2121, weighted 50%) the local median is $29.64 an hour, which is 8% above the national $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $24.54 and $37.57 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the state, 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 $29.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.14 and $36.42 an hour. BLS counts 2,580 of them working in the state, 51.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.68 and $29.82 an hour. About 4,500 work in the state. That is 89.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 98.4 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for glaziers ($37.57 an hour) would add about $390 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.54) would take off about $250. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 501,340 jobs across Rhode Island (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $24.54 | $29.64 | $37.57 | $27.44 | 1.08 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $25.14 | $29.25 | $36.42 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.68 | $24.47 | $29.82 | $23.84 | 1.03 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Window replacement: what moves the price in Rhode Island
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.
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.
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $7,600 to $11,700 for Rhode Island is attached.
Detailed window replacement report for Rhode Island, $9
Multi-page report for Rhode Island: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Window replacement in Rhode Island: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Rhode Island?
$4,500 to $14,800 for 10 windows, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Rhode Island can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Rhode Island is cheapest for windows?
Providence at about $9,700 (midpoint, 10 windows).
+Is windows cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
It is 1% cheaper: $9,650 against $9,750 for 10 windows at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Rhode Island?
About 29% ($2,800). Materials are 71%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.04x the national wage level.
+What do glaziers earn in Rhode Island?
The BLS statewide median is $29.64 an hour, against $27.44 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.54 to $37.57.
+Where does Rhode Island rank for windows costs?
19th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $9,650 for 10 windows. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Rhode Island?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,500 to $8,650 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.
+Does the season matter for windows in Rhode Island?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Rhode Island metros we cover, Providence has the most comfortable months (9 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Window replacement by city in Rhode Island
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.