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How Much Does Replacement Window Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Replace one standard-size residential window (single/double-hung or slider, vinyl typical) with a new insert or full-frame unit, installed.

Replacement Window in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $518 to $1,496 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Replacement Window in Chicago, Illinois

$518 – $1,496

each

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for replacement window.

National average: $450 – $1,300 each

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $440 – $1,271 each

    White vinyl insert window of the same type, dual-pane low-E glass, foam-sealed and caulked to existing trim

  • Standard

    $518 – $1,496 each

    White vinyl insert window of the same type with welded sash, low-E argon glass, tilt-in sashes, aluminum capping on exterior trim

  • Premium

    $647 – $1,870 each

    Heavy vinyl insert window of the same type with dark exterior color, low-E argon glass, color-matched capping and new interior stops

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$216 – $626each
Laborlabor$205 – $592each
Supplies & Othersupplies$58 – $167each
Equipment & Disposalequipment$39 – $111each
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($202.00-$585.00 per unit)
  • Labor ($158.00-$455.00 per unit)
  • Supplies & Other ($54.00-$156.00 per unit)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($36.00-$104.00 per unit)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg

Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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