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Average Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
See the average cost of a U.S. kitchen remodel, then calculate a local range by room size, finish, layout, condition, permits, appliances, and labor.
Reviewed 2026-09-01
50 states + DC
50 states + DC
1 · LOCATION
2 · PROJECT
Tools and products for kitchen remodel
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What is the average cost of a kitchen remodel?
HomeCostGrid's current national model uses $32,500 as a working average. Layout changes, cabinetry, counters, appliances, plumbing, electrical, finish level and concealed conditions drive the wider $12,500–$82,000 planning range.
national remodel model · HomeCostGrid planning model, not a quoteLABOR · MATERIAL · PERMIT
See what the estimate is paying for.
Shares are planning weights. Taxes, delivery, operating expense, disposal, design and contingency can sit outside these three lines.
Demolition, carpentry, cabinets, counters, plumbing, electrical, finishes and coordination.
Cabinetry, counters, appliances, fixtures, flooring, lighting and finish materials.
Cosmetic cabinet or finish replacement may not need a permit, while structural, electrical, plumbing, gas and mechanical changes commonly do. Verify before demolition.
5–9 weeks
Design, cabinet lead time and permits occur before site work; structural changes can move the project past three months.
- Define the complete scope
- Confirm lead time and local rules
- Protect inspection, delivery and contingency time
Function first, resale second
A coherent, durable kitchen may support marketability, but neighborhood fit and avoiding over-improvement matter more than a premium finish story.
- Layout problem solved
- Neighborhood fit
- Years of household use
COST BY STATE
Location changes the starting point.
State figures apply the same scope to HomeCostGrid’s regional planning factor so the comparison stays consistent.
TX · FACTOR 0.92Kitchen Remodel Cost Texas$29,900Open local calculator →FL · FACTOR 0.96Kitchen Remodel Cost Florida$31,200Open local calculator →CA · FACTOR 1.34Kitchen Remodel Cost California$43,550Open local calculator →NY · FACTOR 1.12Kitchen Remodel Cost New York$36,400Open local calculator →OH · FACTOR 0.91Kitchen Remodel Cost Ohio$29,575Open local calculator →
COST BY CITY
Move closer to the contractor or household market.
City figures add a metro adjustment. Exact property access, provider, jurisdiction and written scope still control.
TX · LOCAL INDEX 92Kitchen Remodel Cost Dallas$30,983Open state starting point →TX · LOCAL INDEX 94Kitchen Remodel Cost Austin$31,351Open state starting point →TX · LOCAL INDEX 90Kitchen Remodel Cost Houston$30,616Open state starting point →FL · LOCAL INDEX 101Kitchen Remodel Cost Miami$32,688Open state starting point →CA · LOCAL INDEX 147Kitchen Remodel Cost Los Angeles$41,377Open state starting point →NY · LOCAL INDEX 127Kitchen Remodel Cost New York$37,531Open state starting point →
MONEY SAVING TIPS
Save by tightening the decision—not by hiding scope.
Use the calculator range to ask better questions, compare like with like and keep optional spending visible.
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Keep sinks, gas lines and major appliances near their existing locations when the layout works.
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Use a cabinet plan and appliance specifications before electrical and plumbing rough-in.
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Choose one visual focal point and simplify secondary finishes.
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Hold a separate 10–20% reserve for older homes or work behind walls.
FAQs
What should you do with this number?
What is the average cost of a kitchen remodel?
HomeCostGrid's current national planning model uses $32,500 as a working average, within a $12,500–$82,000 range. Room size, location, finish level, layout changes, appliances, permits and concealed conditions can move a real project below or above that range.
What is the biggest kitchen cost?
Cabinetry and installation are often the largest combined line, but layout changes and premium appliances can overtake them.
Can I remodel without moving out?
Often yes, but dust control, utility shutdowns, appliance access and the project schedule determine whether a temporary kitchen is practical.
Does the estimate include appliances?
Only when you select the appliance-package option. Keeping this separate makes bids easier to compare.
How much contingency should an older kitchen carry?
Many owners start around 15% and increase it when walls will open, records are incomplete or wiring and plumbing are dated.
What causes the biggest kitchen change orders?
Late selections, incompatible dimensions, electrical or plumbing discoveries, wall changes and poorly defined allowances are common causes.
METHOD & SOURCES
Transparent inputs, honest limits.
Planning assumptions reviewed 2026-09-01. Local rules, measured scope and current quotes always control the actual project. See the full methodology and source registry.
- U.S. Census Bureau / HUD — American Housing Survey ↗National home-improvement spending and project-type context. · 2023-06-12
- BLS — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics ↗State and metro construction-labor wage context. · 2026-05-15
- BEA — Regional Price Parities ↗State and metro differences in overall price levels. · 2026-02-19
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey ↗Local permit-jurisdiction and construction-activity context; verify project-specific rules locally. · 2026-07-24
