Window replacement cost in Appleton, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,450 – $14,600
- Per window
- $444 – $1,458
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
Appleton homeowners pay roughly $4,450 to $14,600 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $444 to $1,458 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Appleton is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Appleton, WI, standard level
$7,500 to $11,500
About $748 to $1,154 per window before permits. Labor is about 30% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $8,200 |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,350 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Appleton, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $6,650 | $10,600 | 70% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,850 | $4,050 | 30% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,500 | $14,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Appleton number
The wage side of the estimate leans on glaziers, who do 50% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Appleton is 1.08 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 30% of the total. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Appleton metro is 93.8 (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 (92.4) and land at $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 Appleton. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Appleton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Appleton 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
$4,450 to $8,500
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$7,500 to $11,500
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,200 – $4,250 | $3,750 – $5,750 | $5,250 – $7,300 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,450 – $8,500 | $7,500 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| average house (15 windows) | $6,650 – $12,700 | $11,200 – $17,300 | $15,800 – $21,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,100 – $21,200 | $18,700 – $28,800 | $26,300 – $36,500 |
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 Appleton is 1.08 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Appleton metro, so we used the Wisconsin statewide median: $30.00 an hour against $27.44 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.52 and $44.10 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $30.04 an hour, which is 3% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.40 and $40.83 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 56.3 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 $27.61 an hour, 16% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $22.28 and $30.79 an hour. About 1,340 work in the metro. That is 107.9 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 ($44.10 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $680. At the 25th percentile ($24.52) it shrinks by about $270. The total moves by 7.2% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 124,230 jobs in the Appleton area. That makes it the 174th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaziers (47-2121) | 50% | $24.52 | $30.00 | $44.10 | $27.44 | 1.09 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $24.40 | $30.04 | $40.83 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $22.28 | $27.61 | $30.79 | $23.84 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Appleton
Because every project leans on different trades, Appleton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, vinyl siding runs +3% and front door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $590 – $6,000 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,000 | +3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $690 – $3,600 | −3% |
Why two Appleton quotes can differ
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).
When to schedule windows in Appleton
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Appleton (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through October is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Appleton (7 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March, November 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.
Appleton gets about 33 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 49 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.2 and 2.8 inches. The station averages about 6 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 | 25 | 10 | 1.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 29 | 12 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 41 | 22 | 1.9 | Cold |
| Apr | 54 | 34 | 3.2 | Workable |
| May | 67 | 46 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 61 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 72 | 51 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 58 | 39 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 43 | 28 | 2.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 31 | 17 | 1.8 | Cold |
Is Appleton cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 10 windows range from $9,300 to $9,900 across Appleton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WIthis page | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | |
| Oshkosh, WI20 miles | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | +4% |
| Green Bay, WI20 miles | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | level |
| Sheboygan, WI50 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | level |
| Wausau, WI80 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Milwaukee, WI100 miles | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +3% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | level |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Appleton comes in at #108 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Appleton is 0% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | +3% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,750 – $15,300 | $10,000 | +5% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | level |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | +4% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Appleton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Appleton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,700 | +2% |
| Amarillo, TX | 123,930 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −8% |
| Crestview, FL | 125,050 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −5% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,700 | +2% |
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Window replacement in Appleton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Appleton?
For 10 windows, expect $4,450 to $14,600 in the Appleton area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,500 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Appleton?
About $444 to $1,458 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 Appleton or Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,900, which is 4% more than Appleton ($9,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Appleton?
About 30% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $9,500. Materials are 70% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Appleton?
$6,650 to $21,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Appleton?
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 Appleton area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Appleton expensive for windows compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Appleton is 0% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($9,500 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do glaziers earn in Appleton?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.00 an hour, compared with $27.44 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.52 to $44.10.
+What do basic and premium windows work cost in Appleton?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,500 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. 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 Appleton?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through October. September and October 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 Appleton
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.