Window replacement cost in Kenosha, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (10 windows)
- $4,800 – $15,900
- Per window
- $478 – $1,593
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
Kenosha homeowners pay roughly $4,800 to $15,900 to replace windows at 10 windows, or $478 to $1,593 per window (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kenosha is 6% higher. Building materials run about 6% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 106.2).
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Estimated cost for 10 windows in Kenosha, WI, standard level
$8,100 to $12,600
About $812 to $1,258 per window before permits. Labor is about 27% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,750 | $9,300 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $8,100 | $12,600 |
Cost breakdown for 10 windows in Kenosha, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $7,500 | $11,900 | 73% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,850 | $4,000 | 27% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,400 | $15,900 | 100% |
Where the Kenosha price comes from
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 Kenosha is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 27% 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 Kenosha metro is 106.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 10 windows comes to $7,500, compared with $7,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) 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 Kenosha. The wage table below marks each row.
Window replacement: what moves the price in Kenosha
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 Kenosha
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kenosha Rgnl 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 Kenosha (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.
Kenosha gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are April, June and August (3.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.0 and 2.0 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 31 | 16 | 1.2 | Cold |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 1.1 | Cold |
| Mar | 45 | 28 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 47 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 61 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 53 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 43 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 49 | 32 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 1.5 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: window replacement pricing in Kenosha
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kenosha 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
$4,800 to $9,250
Standard vinyl single-hung, same openings
Standard
$8,100 to $12,600
Mid-grade vinyl or composite, a few larger units
Premium
$11,500 to $15,900
Fiberglass or wood, large or custom sizes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| a few windows (5 windows) | $2,400 – $4,600 | $4,050 – $6,300 | $5,750 – $7,950 |
| small house (10 windows) | $4,800 – $9,250 | $8,100 – $12,600 | $11,500 – $15,900 |
| average house (15 windows) | $7,150 – $13,900 | $12,200 – $18,900 | $17,200 – $23,900 |
| whole house (25 windows) | $11,900 – $23,100 | $20,300 – $31,500 | $28,700 – $39,800 |
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 Kenosha is 1.06 times the national level.
Glaziers (47-2121) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Kenosha 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 $28.90 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $35.62 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 41.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.24 an hour, 18% above the US median of $23.84. The middle half of them earn between $21.86 and $34.76 an hour. About 840 work in the metro. That is 111.3 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 6.6% or 2.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 75,450 jobs in the Kenosha area. That makes it the 245th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% 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% | $24.15 | $28.90 | $35.62 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| General maintenance and repair workers (49-9071) | 10% | $21.86 | $28.24 | $34.76 | $23.84 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Kenosha
Because every project leans on different trades, Kenosha's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs +6% and storm door +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio door | 1 door | $630 – $6,300 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,650 | +5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,850 – $26,500 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $750 – $3,950 | +6% |
How Kenosha compares
Same job, same size (10 windows), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $10,800. Racine is the cheapest at $9,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha, WIthis page | $4,800 – $15,900 | $10,400 | |
| Racine, WI15 miles | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −9% |
| Milwaukee, WI20 miles | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | −6% |
| Chicago, IL55 miles | $5,000 – $16,500 | $10,800 | +4% |
| Janesville, WI60 miles | $4,550 – $14,900 | $9,750 | −6% |
| Rockford, IL60 miles | $4,500 – $14,800 | $9,650 | −7% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −8% |
| United States | $4,500 – $15,000 | $9,750 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Kenosha comes in at #41 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,800; the cheapest is Laredo, TX at $8,350 (midpoints, 10 windows). Statewide, Kenosha is 9% above the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,600 – $14,900 | $9,750 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,750 – $15,300 | $10,000 | −3% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −8% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −8% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,650 – $15,100 | $9,900 | −4% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −9% |
Cities with a workforce like Kenosha's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kenosha against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $4,050 – $13,800 | $8,900 | −14% |
| Abilene, TX | 75,070 jobs | $4,000 – $13,500 | $8,750 | −16% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $4,400 – $14,500 | $9,450 | −9% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −11% |
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Window replacement in Kenosha: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace windows in Kenosha?
For 10 windows, expect $4,800 to $15,900 in the Kenosha area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,100 to $12,600. Small jobs usually cost more per window and large ones less.
+What is the price per window for windows in Kenosha?
About $478 to $1,593 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 Kenosha or Racine?
Racine is 15 miles away. The midpoint for 10 windows there is $9,450, which is 9% less than Kenosha ($10,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kenosha?
About 27% at the midpoint, or $2,850 out of $10,400. Materials are 73% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 27%.
+What would average house (15 windows) cost in Kenosha?
$7,150 to $23,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does windows need a permit in Kenosha?
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 Kenosha area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kenosha expensive for windows compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Kenosha is 9% above 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 Kenosha?
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 Kenosha?
For 10 windows, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,250 and premium work $11,500 to $15,900. 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 Kenosha?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November 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 Kenosha
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.