How much does kitchen remodel cost?
A kitchen remodel costs $18,000 to $95,000, with a national average near $28,000. Budget $75 to $250 per square foot of kitchen. A cosmetic refresh runs $15,000 to $30,000, a midrange full remodel $30,000 to $70,000, and an upscale gut renovation $70,000 and up.
National average
$28,000
Typical low
$18,000
Typical high
$95,000
Per square foot of kitchen
$75 – $250
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Estimated project cost
$12,075 – $17,710
Most homeowners pay around $14,893
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Cost by material
Installed pricing per square foot of kitchen.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $100 – $300 |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $150 – $650 |
| Custom cabinets | $500 – $1,500 |
| Laminate countertop | $20 – $50 |
| Granite countertop | $40 – $100 |
| Quartz countertop | $50 – $150 |
Where the money goes
A typical project budget, broken down by line item.
- Cabinets & hardware30% · $8,400
- Labor & installation22% · $6,160
- Appliances14% · $3,920
- Countertops11% · $3,080
- Flooring7% · $1,960
- Plumbing & electrical9% · $2,520
- Lighting, paint & finishes7% · $1,960
Cost by region
Labor markets move the number more than any other single factor.
Northeast metro
$23,400 – $123,500
+30% vs. national average
West Coast metro
$22,500 – $118,750
+25% vs. national average
Mountain West
$18,900 – $99,750
+5% vs. national average
Midwest
$18,000 – $95,000
At the national average
South & Southeast
$16,200 – $85,500
-10% vs. national average
Rural nationwide
$15,300 – $80,750
-15% vs. national average
Common add-ons
Line items that show up on most quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Kitchen island (new)
Relocate plumbing
New electrical circuits & panel work
Range hood venting to exterior
Tile backsplash
Hardwood flooring
Per square foot installed
Permits
DIY vs. hiring a pro
Hire a pro
$18,000 – $95,000
Do it yourself
$8,000 – $30,000
Demo, painting and hardware are safe DIY. Leave cabinets, gas, plumbing and electrical to licensed pros so the work passes inspection.
Ways to save
Practical levers that lower the bill without cutting quality.
- Keep the plumbing and range where they are — moving them is the single biggest hidden cost.
- Reface or paint solid cabinet boxes instead of replacing: saves 60–70% of the cabinet line.
- Buy appliances during Black Friday or Memorial Day sales and store them until install week.
- Choose quartz remnants for small counters and islands.
- Order everything before demo day — delays are what turn a 6-week job into a 4-month job.
Questions to ask your contractor
- 01Is this a fixed-price contract or time and materials?
- 02What is your allowance for cabinets, counters and appliances?
- 03Who is the lead carpenter on site day to day?
- 04What is the payment schedule tied to milestones?
- 05How do you handle change orders and hidden damage?
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Kitchen Remodel cost in Los Angeles, CA
$22,320 – $117,800
Kitchen Remodel cost in San Diego, CA
$21,240 – $112,100
Kitchen Remodel cost in San Jose, CA
$24,840 – $131,100
Kitchen Remodel cost in San Francisco, CA
$26,100 – $137,750
Kitchen Remodel cost in Oakland, CA
$23,760 – $125,400
Kitchen Remodel cost in Sacramento, CA
$19,440 – $102,600
Kitchen Remodel cost in Fresno, CA
$17,640 – $93,100
Kitchen Remodel cost in Long Beach, CA
$21,960 – $115,900
Kitchen Remodel cost in Anaheim, CA
$21,600 – $114,000
Kitchen Remodel cost in Santa Ana, CA
$21,420 – $113,050
Kitchen Remodel cost in Irvine, CA
$22,680 – $119,700
Kitchen Remodel cost in Riverside, CA
$19,080 – $100,700
Kitchen Remodel cost in San Bernardino, CA
$18,540 – $97,850
Kitchen Remodel cost in Bakersfield, CA
$17,460 – $92,150
Kitchen Remodel cost in Stockton, CA
$18,360 – $96,900
Kitchen Remodel cost in Modesto, CA
$18,000 – $95,000
Kitchen Remodel cost in Chula Vista, CA
$20,700 – $109,250
Kitchen Remodel cost in Fremont, CA
$24,300 – $128,250
Kitchen Remodel cost in Pasadena, CA
$23,040 – $121,600
Kitchen Remodel cost in Glendale, CA
$22,500 – $118,750
Kitchen Remodel cost in Santa Clarita, CA
$20,880 – $110,200
Kitchen Remodel cost in Torrance, CA
$22,140 – $116,850
Kitchen Remodel cost in Oxnard, CA
$20,520 – $108,300
Kitchen Remodel cost in San Mateo, CA
$25,200 – $133,000