Window replacement cost in Providence, RI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,500 – $14,900
- Per window
- $450 – $1,487
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #83
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for replacement windows in the Providence area: $4,500 to $14,900 for 10 windows. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.1).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Providence, RI, standard level
$7,600 to $11,800
About $761 to $1,176 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 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Providence, RI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $6,900 | $10,900 | 71% |
| Labor | $1,650 | $2,800 | $3,950 | 29% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,500 | $9,700 | $14,900 | 100% |
Where the Providence price comes from
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 Providence the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Providence is at 97.1 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 101.8: $0 to $0.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Providence
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Providence. 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 $8,650
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,600 to $11,800
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,700 to $14,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,250 – $4,300 | $3,800 – $5,900 | $5,350 – $7,450 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,500 – $8,650 | $7,600 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $14,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,750 – $13,000 | $11,400 – $17,600 | $16,100 – $22,300 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,200 – $21,600 | $19,000 – $29,400 | $26,800 – $37,200 |
The best months for windows in Providence
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Providence T F Green 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 Providence 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.
Providence gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are March, April and December (4.9 inches in March). Inside the workable window, May and July are the driest, at 3.4 and 2.9 inches. The station averages about 12 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 | 38 | 22 | 4.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 24 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Mar | 48 | 30 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 49 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 59 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 65 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 64 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 57 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 45 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 36 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 28 | 4.7 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Providence?
Jobs that often go together with windows are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Providence wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (+3%) and front door lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $600 – $6,050 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,000 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $700 – $3,700 | level |
Providence against nearby metros and the rest of Rhode Island
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Providence. Norwich comes closest at about $9,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RIthis page | $4,500 – $14,900 | $9,700 | |
| Norwich, CT45 miles | $4,550 – $15,000 | $9,800 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA55 miles | $4,850 – $15,700 | $10,300 | +6% |
| Boston, MA60 miles | $5,350 – $17,100 | $11,200 | +16% |
| Barnstable, MA60 miles | $5,150 – $16,400 | $10,800 | +11% |
| Hartford, CT65 miles | $4,700 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +3% |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Providence ranks #83 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Providence is 0% above the Rhode Island figure.
Providence is the only Rhode Island 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 Providence against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −6% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −3% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,300 – $14,400 | $9,350 | −3% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,800 | −9% |
Window replacement: what moves the price in Providence
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.
Frame material
Vinyl windows run $350-$1,500 each installed, fiberglass $400-$2,000, composite $400-$2,300, and wood $800-$3,800 (HomeGuide).
Who does the work: Providence trade wages
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 Providence the blend is 1.05.
Glaziers (47-2121), 50% of the weighting: a median of $29.64 an hour, 8% above the US median of $27.44. The middle half of them earn between $28.31 and $37.57 an hour. About 190 work in the metro. That is 2.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 3.8 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Carpenters (47-2031), 40% of the weighting: a median of $29.76 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.71 and $38.38 an hour. About 4,140 work in the metro. That is 58.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For general maintenance and repair workers (49-9071, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.37 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.21 and $29.95 an hour. BLS counts 6,370 of them working in the area, 89.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 98.4), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (glaziers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $390 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $65. That is a swing of roughly 0.7% to 4.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Providence-Warwick has 714,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 42nd 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% | $28.31 | $29.64 | $37.57 | $27.44 | 1.08 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $26.71 | $29.76 | $38.38 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.21 | $24.37 | $29.95 | $23.84 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Window replacement in Providence: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Providence?
For 10 windows, expect $4,500 to $14,900 in the Providence area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,600 to $11,800. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Providence?
About $450 to $1,487 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 Providence or Norwich?
Norwich is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,800, which is 1% more than Providence ($9,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Providence?
About 29% at the midpoint, or $2,800 out of $9,700. Materials are 71% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Providence?
$6,750 to $22,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Providence?
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 Providence area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Providence expensive for windows compared with the rest of Rhode Island?
Providence is 0% above the Rhode Island statewide estimate ($9,650 at the midpoint).
+What do glaziers earn in Providence?
The BLS median is $29.64 an hour in the Providence area, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.31 to $37.57.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Providence?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,500 to $8,650 and premium work $10,700 to $14,900. 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 Providence?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. May 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 Providence
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.