Exterior static cost scenario

Window Replacement Cost in Houston, TX

The modeled typical cost is $8,884, with a planning range of $6,663 to $11,994 for Houston, TX.

Houston, TX labor multiplier 0.86×Cost model uses the published 2026-07 index period.

Computed cost breakdown

Static calculation for Houston, TX
Line itemArithmetic basisAmount
Materials10 window × indexed material rate$6,118
Labor10 window × indexed labor rate × 0.86$2,116
PermitsBaseline allowance$200
Disposal10 window × disposal rate$450
Typical total$8,884

Low $6,663 · Typical $8,884 · High $11,994

Difference from the parent scenario

Houston, TX uses a 0.86× labor factor, -13.8% below the national wage factor. The resulting total is 3.7% below the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.

Open the interactive window replacement cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.

Houston, TX metro calculation record

Houston, TX is Census CBSA 26420, ranked 5 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 7,904,627. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $2,455 nationally to $2,116 here, a difference of $339. The complete project moves from $922 to $888 per window after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.

Primary cost controls

  • Project size and site access
  • Material or finish tier
  • Removal and disposal
  • Ground, drainage, or structural conditions

Questions about this scenario

What is the modeled typical cost for Houston, TX?

The static default is $8,884, with a planning range of $6,663 to $11,994 from the shared calculator record.

What changes from the national calculator?

Only labor uses the 0.86× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.

Is this a local contractor quote?

No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.