How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2026?
By Michael JohnsonUpdated 6 sources comparedHow we estimate
Most kitchen remodels cost $14,600 to $45,000, and the national average is about $27,000. Cosmetic updates can come in under $10,000. A full gut with custom cabinets, high-end appliances and moved walls typically runs $65,000 to $130,000 or more. Kitchen size, cabinet choice and whether you change the layout explain most of the gap.
- Typical cost
- $14,600–$45,000
- National average
- $27,000
- Full range
- $4,000–$165,000
The typical range covers a professionally done remodel of a 100–200 sq ft kitchen that keeps the existing layout, with new stock or semi-custom cabinets, stone or quartz counters and a mid-range appliance package. Prices are per kitchen, installed.
How we got these numbers
HomeAdvisor (Angi's sister site) reports a national average of $26,978, with most homeowners spending $14,591 to $41,543. Bob Vila's figures track the same data ($26,974; $14,589–$41,538). NerdWallet's 2026 guide repeats roughly $27,000. HomeGuide puts a typical full midrange remodel at $15,000 to $50,000. Our typical range of $14,600 to $45,000 spans those sources, and our $27,000 average matches the cluster of national averages.
The Home Depot and Remodeling magazine's Cost vs Value report price fully specified, contractor-managed projects, so they come in higher. Home Depot lists a 200 sq ft kitchen at $24,000 for a minor remodel, $69,000 for a major one and $136,000 for upscale. Cost vs Value 2025 lists $28,458, $82,793 and $164,104 for the same three tiers. Read those as "everything replaced, by a general contractor, including overhead and profit" benchmarks.
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Ranges come from the sources listed at the end of this guide. The labor portion is adjusted for your state with BEA price data. Your final price depends on site conditions and local codes.
Kitchen remodel cost by scope
| Scope | What it includes | HomeAdvisor / Angi | HomeGuide | Cost vs Value 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor / cosmetic | Paint or reface cabinets, new counters, sink, faucet, backsplash, lighting; same layout | $10,000–$20,000 | $4,000–$18,000 | $28,458 (minor midrange) |
| Major, midrange | New stock or semi-custom cabinets, quartz/granite, new appliance package, flooring; layout mostly kept | $20,000–$65,000 | $15,000–$50,000 | $82,793 |
| Upscale / total makeover | Custom cabinetry, premium stone, pro-style appliances, layout and wall changes | $65,000–$130,000+ | $50,000–$70,000+ | $164,104 |
Cost by kitchen size
HomeAdvisor's $75 to $250 per square foot range translates into these totals:
| Kitchen size | Example dimensions | Cost range |
|---|---|---|
| 75 sq ft | small galley | $5,600–$17,500 |
| 100 sq ft | 10×10 | $7,500–$25,000 |
| 150 sq ft | about 12×12.5 | $11,250–$37,500 |
| 200 sq ft | 10×20 or 14×14 | $15,000–$50,000 |
HomeGuide breaks the per-square-foot range down by scope: $60 to $150 for a basic renovation, $150 to $250 for a midrange full remodel and $250 to $350 for high-end work. For a 12×12 kitchen (144 sq ft) it lists $8,600 to $21,600 basic, $21,600 to $36,000 average and $36,000 to $50,400 high-end. Small kitchens cost more per square foot because the appliances, sink plumbing and permits cost about the same whatever the room size.
What each component costs
| Component | Typical installed cost | Share of budget | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinets (full replacement) | $4,500–$15,000; custom $36,000+ in large kitchens | 25%–40% | HomeGuide; HomeAdvisor ~30%; Bob Vila ~40% |
| — stock cabinets | $100–$300 per linear ft | HomeAdvisor | |
| — custom cabinets | $500–$1,200+ per linear ft | HomeAdvisor | |
| — refacing instead | $4,270–$10,200 | HomeAdvisor | |
| Countertops | $1,870–$4,400 (HomeAdvisor); $1,500–$6,000 (HomeGuide) | ||
| Appliance package | $2,500–$6,800 (HomeGuide); $1,200–$2,100 basic to $13,000+ high-end (Bob Vila) | about 15% | HomeGuide |
| Flooring | $1,000–$4,000 | about 7% | HomeAdvisor; HomeGuide |
| Backsplash | $500–$1,700 | HomeAdvisor; HomeGuide | |
| Lighting | $500–$2,000; six recessed lights $700–$1,650 | about 5% | Bob Vila; HomeGuide |
| Island | $3,000–$5,000 (more with plumbing/electrical) | HomeGuide | |
| Permits | $460–$2,770 | HomeAdvisor; HomeGuide $500–$1,500 |
Countertop prices by material
Material-only prices per square foot, as listed by Bob Vila and HomeAdvisor: laminate $8–$35, quartz $15–$70, granite $10–$140, marble $15–$190, solid surface $50–$150, butcher block or wood $18–$38. Fabrication, edge profiles, sink cutouts and installation come on top. That's why most full-kitchen countertop jobs land at $1,870 to $4,400 installed.
Layout changes
Moving things is where budgets break:
- Moving a gas line: $375 to $750 (HomeAdvisor).
- New plumbing lines (relocating a sink, adding an island sink or pot filler): $1,500 to $15,000 (Bob Vila).
- Removing a non-load-bearing wall: $500 to $2,000 (HomeGuide).
- Removing a load-bearing wall: $4,000 to $15,000, plus a structural engineer at $1,900 to $3,700 (HomeGuide).
- Electrical panel upgrade for induction or extra circuits: $520 to $2,000 (HomeAdvisor).
Labor vs. materials
Kitchens are material-heavy. HomeAdvisor and Bob Vila both put installation labor at about 25% of the total. HomeGuide's per-square-foot breakdown agrees: $30 to $70 of labor inside a $150 to $350 remodel, roughly 20%. Cabinets alone take a quarter to 40% of the budget, and appliances another 15%. We use a labor share of 25% for the state adjustment. So a kitchen's total moves less from state to state than a bathroom's, where labor is closer to half.
What drives the price up or down
- Cabinet tier. Stock cabinets at $100 to $300 per linear foot versus custom at $500 to $1,200+ is the biggest single lever (HomeAdvisor).
- Keeping the footprint. Every fixture you leave in place avoids plumbing, gas and electrical rerouting. Opening a load-bearing wall alone can add $5,900 to $18,700 once you include the engineer (HomeGuide).
- Appliances. A basic package ($1,200 to $2,100) and a high-end built-in suite ($13,000+) are a five-figure difference (Bob Vila).
- Counter material and size. Granite runs anywhere from $10 to $140 per square foot depending on slab grade. Islands add square footage and seams.
- Older homes. Panel upgrades, ungrounded wiring or galvanized pipes found during demolition push costs up.
- Region. HomeAdvisor's regional ranges run from $10,300–$34,300 in the Midwest to $25,600–$61,100 in the Northwest.
Kitchen remodel cost by state
Our state table starts with the national range compiled from the sources above. It then adjusts only the labor portion (25%) by each state's BEA Regional Price Parity. Materials like cabinets and appliances are priced nationally, so they stay the same.
| State | Typical range | Average | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $14,200–$43,900 | $26,300 | -2.5% |
| Alaska | $14,700–$45,200 | $27,100 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $14,600–$45,100 | $27,100 | +0.3% |
| Arkansas | $14,100–$43,500 | $26,100 | -3.4% |
| California | $15,100–$46,400 | $27,900 | +3.1% |
| Colorado | $14,700–$45,200 | $27,100 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $14,700–$45,400 | $27,200 | +0.9% |
| Delaware | $14,600–$44,900 | $27,000 | -0.2% |
| District of Columbia | $15,000–$46,200 | $27,700 | +2.7% |
| Florida | $14,700–$45,400 | $27,200 | +0.9% |
| Georgia | $14,500–$44,600 | $26,800 | -0.8% |
| Hawaii | $14,900–$46,000 | $27,600 | +2.2% |
| Idaho | $14,300–$44,000 | $26,400 | -2.1% |
| Illinois | $14,600–$44,900 | $26,900 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $14,300–$44,100 | $26,500 | -1.9% |
| Iowa | $14,200–$43,700 | $26,200 | -2.8% |
| Kansas | $14,200–$43,900 | $26,300 | -2.5% |
| Kentucky | $14,300–$43,900 | $26,400 | -2.4% |
| Louisiana | $14,200–$43,700 | $26,200 | -2.9% |
| Maine | $14,500–$44,700 | $26,800 | -0.7% |
| Maryland | $14,700–$45,400 | $27,300 | +1.0% |
| Massachusetts | $14,900–$45,900 | $27,600 | +2.0% |
| Michigan | $14,400–$44,300 | $26,600 | -1.4% |
| Minnesota | $14,500–$44,800 | $26,900 | -0.4% |
| Mississippi | $14,100–$43,600 | $26,100 | -3.2% |
| Missouri | $14,300–$44,100 | $26,400 | -2.0% |
| Montana | $14,200–$43,900 | $26,300 | -2.4% |
| Nebraska | $14,200–$43,900 | $26,400 | -2.4% |
| Nevada | $14,500–$44,700 | $26,800 | -0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $14,800–$45,600 | $27,400 | +1.3% |
| New Jersey | $14,900–$46,000 | $27,600 | +2.2% |
| New Mexico | $14,200–$43,900 | $26,400 | -2.4% |
| New York | $14,900–$45,900 | $27,500 | +1.9% |
| North Carolina | $14,400–$44,300 | $26,600 | -1.5% |
| North Dakota | $14,200–$43,700 | $26,200 | -2.8% |
| Ohio | $14,300–$44,100 | $26,400 | -2.0% |
| Oklahoma | $14,200–$43,700 | $26,200 | -2.9% |
| Oregon | $14,800–$45,500 | $27,300 | +1.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $14,500–$44,700 | $26,800 | -0.6% |
| Rhode Island | $14,700–$45,200 | $27,100 | +0.4% |
| South Carolina | $14,400–$44,200 | $26,500 | -1.7% |
| South Dakota | $14,200–$43,700 | $26,200 | -3.0% |
| Tennessee | $14,300–$44,200 | $26,500 | -1.9% |
| Texas | $14,500–$44,700 | $26,800 | -0.7% |
| Utah | $14,400–$44,400 | $26,700 | -1.2% |
| Vermont | $14,500–$44,600 | $26,800 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $14,600–$45,100 | $27,000 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $14,900–$46,000 | $27,600 | +2.2% |
| West Virginia | $14,200–$43,900 | $26,300 | -2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $14,300–$44,200 | $26,500 | -1.7% |
| Wyoming | $14,300–$44,000 | $26,400 | -2.3% |
DIY vs. hiring a pro
Painting cabinets, swapping hardware, installing a backsplash, assembling ready-to-assemble cabinets and installing a plug-in range are realistic DIY tasks. HomeAdvisor estimates DIY labor savings of $3,000 to $6,000 on a typical project. Hire licensed pros for:
- Gas lines. Moving or adding a gas line for a range is licensed work in virtually every jurisdiction, and a leak is a fire and carbon-monoxide hazard.
- Electrical. New circuits for an induction range, microwave or dishwasher, GFCI outlets at counters, and panel upgrades need a licensed electrician and usually a permit.
- Plumbing relocation and anything involving the drain-waste-vent system.
- Structural work. Any load-bearing wall removal should involve a structural engineer and a permit.
If your home was built before 1978, renovation that disturbs painted surfaces must be done by a lead-safe certified firm under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.
How to save money
- Keep the layout. NerdWallet notes that moving a sink can mean pulling up the floor to reroute the drain, and moving a range often adds a full day of labor.
- Reface or refinish instead of replacing cabinets when the boxes are sound: $4,270 to $10,200 to reface or $1,900 to $4,500 to refinish, versus $4,500 to $15,000+ for new (HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide).
- Choose stock or semi-custom sizes, and use stone remnants for small runs or a bar top.
- Buy efficient mass-market appliances. Look for ENERGY STAR certified models. Depending on your state, utility rebates or federal home-electrification rebates may apply to electric or induction ranges. Check energy.gov/save for programs where you live.
- Pair projects carefully. Replacing a kitchen window at the same time can save a separate trip for trim and drywall. See our window replacement cost guide.
- Get three itemized bids for the same scope and the same cabinet line.
How to compare contractor quotes
A fair kitchen remodel quote should include:
- The cabinet manufacturer, line, door style and box construction, not just "new cabinets."
- Countertop material, edge profile, number of cutouts and who templates and installs.
- Appliance responsibility: who buys them, who installs them and who hooks up gas and water.
- Separate line items for plumbing, electrical and any structural work, with permits listed.
- Demolition, disposal and protection of floors and adjacent rooms.
- Allowances in dollars for items you haven't picked yet (tile, lighting, hardware).
- A milestone-based payment schedule, license and insurance proof, and a written warranty.
Red flags: pressure to sign the same day, a quote that's far below the others with vague allowances, no mention of permits for electrical or gas work, and large deposits before cabinets are ordered.
Hidden and extra costs people forget
- Permits: $460 to $2,770 (HomeAdvisor).
- Design fees: about 3% of the budget (Bob Vila), or $450 to $1,500 for an interior designer on a smaller job (HomeGuide).
- Structural engineer: $1,900 to $3,700+ if any wall comes out.
- Contingency: none of the cost averages include surprises such as bad wiring, leaking supply lines or a rotted subfloor behind old cabinets, so we suggest holding back 15%–20% of the budget.
- Living without a kitchen: budget for takeout or a temporary kitchen setup during the weeks of work.
- Appliance installation: $123 to $299 per appliance if it isn't included (Bob Vila).
- Flooring under cabinets and drywall patching after moving outlets or switches.
Is a kitchen remodel worth it at resale?
Remodeling's 2025 Cost vs Value report found a minor midrange remodel recouped about 112.9% of its $28,458 cost at resale, more than it cost. A major midrange remodel recouped about 50.9%, and a major upscale remodel about 35.7%. Modest, well-chosen updates pay back. Luxury overhauls are mainly for your own enjoyment. If you're comparing projects, see our bathroom remodel cost guide.
Bottom line
Plan on $14,600 to $45,000 for a typical kitchen remodel and about $27,000 at the midpoint. Cabinets and layout changes are the two decisions that move the total most. Keeping the footprint and choosing stock or semi-custom cabinets is the surest way to stay in range. Use the calculator with your state's labor adjustment, then compare three itemized quotes for the same specification.
Frequently asked questions
What is a realistic budget for a kitchen remodel?
For a professionally done remodel that keeps the layout, $14,600 to $45,000 is realistic in most of the US, with about $27,000 as a national average (Angi, HomeGuide, Bob Vila). A full gut with custom cabinets and moved walls typically runs $65,000 to $130,000 or more. HomeGuide cites the NKBA guideline of budgeting 15%–20% of your home's value.
Can I remodel my kitchen for $5,000 or $10,000?
Only as a cosmetic update. HomeGuide puts basic remodels at $4,000 to $18,000, and Angi says minor updates start around $3,500. At $5,000 to $10,000 you can usually paint or reface cabinets, change hardware and lighting, add a backsplash and swap a sink and faucet. New cabinets plus stone counters usually push past $10,000.
Can you redo a kitchen for $30,000?
Yes, for an average-size kitchen that keeps its layout. $30,000 is slightly above the national average of about $27,000 and covers new stock or semi-custom cabinets, quartz or granite counters, a mid-range appliance package, flooring, backsplash and lighting in a 100–150 sq ft kitchen. Moving plumbing or walls can eat a large share of that budget.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost per square foot?
Angi, HomeAdvisor and Bob Vila cite $75 to $250 per square foot. HomeGuide breaks it down further: $60 to $150 for a basic renovation, $150 to $250 for a midrange full remodel and $250 to $350 for high-end work. Small kitchens cost more per square foot because appliances and plumbing are fixed costs.
How much does a 10x10 or 12x12 kitchen remodel cost?
A 10x10 kitchen (100 sq ft) typically costs $7,500 to $25,000 according to HomeAdvisor's per-square-foot data. For a 12x12 kitchen (144 sq ft), HomeGuide lists $8,600 to $21,600 for a basic remodel and $21,600 to $36,000 for an average one, rising to $36,000 to $50,400 for high-end finishes.
Does a kitchen remodel add value to a home?
A modest one does. Remodeling magazine's 2025 Cost vs Value report found that a minor midrange kitchen remodel ($28,458) recouped about 112.9% of its cost at resale, while a major midrange remodel ($82,793) recouped about 50.9% and a major upscale remodel ($164,104) about 35.7%.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets. Sources put them at about 25% (HomeGuide), nearly 30% (HomeAdvisor) or about 40% (Bob Vila) of the budget. Full cabinet replacement runs $4,500 to $15,000 in an average kitchen per HomeGuide, and custom cabinetry in a large kitchen can exceed $36,000.
Sources
We compared these sources to build the QuoteRuler range. State figures adjust the labor portion (25% of the total) using the BEA Regional Price Parities.
- How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2025? — HomeAdvisor (Angi). Used for: National average $26,978; typical range $14,591–$41,543; $75–$250/sq ft; cost by size (75–200 sq ft); scope tiers (minor $10,000–$20,000, major $20,000–$65,000, total makeover $65,000–$130,000+); cabinets nearly 30% of budget, stock $100–$300 and custom $500–$1,200 per linear ft, refacing $4,270–$10,200; countertops $1,870–$4,400; gas line move $375–$750; panel upgrade $520–$2,000; permits $460–$2,770; labor about 25%; regional ranges.
- Kitchen Remodel Cost — HomeGuide. Used for: Scope tiers per sq ft (basic $60–$150, midrange $150–$250, high-end $250–$350) and totals; size table (8x8 to 20x20); cabinets $4,500–$15,000 (about 25% of budget); countertops $1,500–$6,000; appliance package $2,500–$6,800; island $3,000–$5,000; wall removal ($500–$2,000 non-load-bearing, $4,000–$15,000 load-bearing); structural engineer $1,900–$3,700; labor vs materials per sq ft; permits $500–$1,500; NKBA 15%–20% of home value guideline.
- Cost to Remodel a Kitchen — The Home Depot. Used for: National averages for a 200 sq ft kitchen: minor remodel $24,000, major remodel $69,000, upscale remodel $136,000 (page undated, accessed Nov 2026).
- Cost vs Value Report 2025 — National — Remodeling / Journal of Light Construction (Zonda). Used for: Minor kitchen remodel midrange $28,458 (112.9% recouped); major kitchen midrange $82,793 (50.9%); major kitchen upscale $164,104 (35.7%).
- Kitchen Remodel Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners — Bob Vila. Used for: Typical $14,589–$41,538, average $26,974 (updated May 2025; figures track Angi's data); countertop per-sq-ft prices by material; appliance packages $1,200–$2,100 basic to $13,000+ high-end; installation $123–$299 per appliance; cabinets about 40% of budget; new plumbing lines $1,500–$15,000; labor about 25%.
- Kitchen Remodeling Costs in 2026 and Ways to Save — NerdWallet. Used for: Cross-check (Jan 2026): typical cost about $27,000, most spend $14,600–$41,600; savings tactics (keep the layout, stock cabinets, mass-market appliances).
- Regional Price Parities by State, 2023 — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Used for: state cost adjustments.