Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
Get a personalized estimate for your kitchen renovation based on your location, kitchen size, materials, appliances, and project scope.
Where is your kitchen?
Choose your U.S. region for a more useful planning estimate.
How large is your kitchen?
Enter the approximate kitchen floor area.
What type of remodel are you planning?
The project scope has a major effect on total cost.
Choose your materials
Your selections help refine the estimate.
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Planning estimate only — not a contractor quote.Estimated Cost Breakdown
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?
A kitchen remodel in the U.S. costs about $14,600 to $41,600 for many standard projects, with an average of approximately $26,900 in 2026 (source). Your actual cost can be considerably lower or higher depending on the size of your kitchen, the materials you choose, labor rates in your area, and whether you change the existing layout.
For a quick planning estimate, current industry data puts kitchen remodeling at roughly $75 to $250 per square foot. Smaller kitchens can have a higher cost per square foot because fixed expenses such as labor, design, demolition, and installation are spread across less space.
Typical kitchen remodel costs
| Remodel type | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Minor refresh | $10,000–$20,000 |
| Major remodel | $20,000–$65,000 |
| Complete makeover | $65,000–$130,000+ |
Use our Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator above to create a more personalized planning range based on your kitchen size, location, materials, appliances, and project scope.
Important: These figures are planning ranges, not contractor quotes. Get several local estimates before setting a final remodeling budget.
How Our Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator Works
Our calculator estimates your potential kitchen remodeling budget by combining several of the factors that have the biggest effect on project cost.
1. Choose your U.S. region
Labor, materials, permits, and contractor rates vary across the country. Select the region closest to your home so the calculator can adjust the estimate accordingly.
2. Enter your kitchen size
Enter the approximate square footage of your kitchen. Kitchen remodeling costs are often expressed on a per-square-foot basis, but size is only one part of the calculation.
3. Select your remodel level
Choose between:
- Minor Refresh — cosmetic improvements and smaller upgrades
- Mid-Range Remodel — replacement of major finishes, cabinets, appliances, and other components
- Major Remodel — extensive renovation, premium materials, or significant changes
4. Choose your cabinets and countertops
Cabinetry and countertops can significantly change the overall budget. Stock cabinets generally cost less than semi-custom or custom cabinetry, while countertop prices vary considerably by material.
5. Select your appliance level
Keeping existing appliances will generally produce a different estimate than replacing them with basic, mid-range, or premium models.
6. Tell us whether you’re changing the layout
Keeping your existing kitchen layout can help control costs. Moving walls, plumbing, gas lines, electrical connections, or major appliances can add labor and installation expenses.
7. Review your estimated range
The calculator provides a low-to-high planning range rather than a single number. This reflects the fact that two kitchens with the same square footage can have very different remodeling costs.
What Factors Affect Kitchen Remodeling Cost?
The size of your kitchen matters, but it isn’t the only—or always the most important—factor.
1. Kitchen Size
A larger kitchen generally requires more cabinets, countertops, flooring, materials, and labor. However, a small kitchen isn’t necessarily cheap to remodel because fixed costs can represent a larger share of the project. Current estimates put kitchen remodeling at approximately $75–$250 per square foot.
2. Cabinets
Cabinets are one of the largest expenses in many kitchen remodels. Your choice between refinishing existing cabinets, stock cabinets, semi-custom cabinets, and fully custom cabinetry can substantially change your budget.
3. Countertops
Laminate, butcher block, quartz, granite, and marble all have different material and installation costs. Countertops can also require additional work for sinks, cooktops, backsplashes, edges, and unusual layouts.
4. Appliances
Keeping your existing appliances can reduce the project budget. Replacing several appliances—or choosing premium models—can add thousands of dollars to the project.
5. Labor
Professional labor covers tasks such as demolition, cabinet installation, countertop installation, flooring, electrical work, plumbing, painting, and other construction work. Labor rates vary considerably by location and project complexity. HomeAdvisor notes that labor can account for around 25% of a kitchen renovation budget.
6. Layout Changes
A cosmetic update is very different from moving a sink, refrigerator, range, or wall.
Changing plumbing and electrical locations can increase both labor and material costs. Removing walls or making structural changes can increase the budget even further.
7. Flooring and Backsplash
The material, size of the area, installation method, and amount of preparation required all affect flooring and backsplash costs.
8. Permits and Other Project Costs
Depending on your location and the work involved, you may need permits and inspections. Demolition, debris removal, design services, temporary kitchen arrangements, and unexpected repairs can also affect your final budget.
Kitchen Remodel Cost by Size
Kitchen size provides a useful starting point for estimating a remodeling budget, but square footage should not be used on its own. Material quality, labor, layout changes, and the existing condition of the kitchen can move the final price substantially.
Current 2026 estimates use approximately $75–$250 per square foot as a broad kitchen remodeling range.
| Kitchen Size | Approximate Remodel Range |
|---|---|
| 75 sq. ft. | $5,600–$17,500 |
| 100 sq. ft. | $7,500–$25,000 |
| 150 sq. ft. | $11,250–$37,500 |
| 200 sq. ft. | $15,000–$50,000 |
| 250 sq. ft. | $18,750–$62,500 |
These figures are calculated from the published $75–$250-per-square-foot range and should be viewed as broad planning figures rather than expected quotes.
A typical U.S. kitchen is often around 150–250 square feet, although kitchen size varies substantially by home and floor plan.
Why isn’t a 250-square-foot kitchen always more expensive per square foot?
Larger kitchens can sometimes have a lower cost per square foot because fixed expenses are distributed over a larger area. However, a large kitchen can still have a much higher total project cost because it may require more cabinets, countertop material, flooring, lighting, appliances, and labor.
Kitchen Remodel Cost by Region
Where you live can have a significant effect on remodeling costs. Differences in labor rates, material prices, cost of living, and permit requirements can make similar projects cost different amounts in different parts of the country.
Current 2026 regional estimates reported by Angi are:
| U.S. Region | Approximate Kitchen Remodel Cost |
|---|---|
| Northwest | $25,600–$61,100 |
| Rocky Mountains | $12,700–$39,600 |
| Southwest | $12,350–$33,950 |
| Mountain Prairie | $6,000–$37,400 |
| Midwest | $10,300–$34,300 |
| Southeast | $12,000–$32,200 |
| Mideast | $13,600–$37,650 |
| Northeast | $10,800–$40,400 |
These are broad regional ranges, not guaranteed prices for every city or project. A high-cost metropolitan area can differ significantly from a smaller nearby city, and your choice of materials and remodel scope can have a larger effect than geography alone.
For that reason, our calculator uses location as one factor among several rather than assuming everyone in a particular region will pay the same amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an average kitchen remodel cost?
In 2026, the average U.S. kitchen remodel is approximately $26,942, with many projects falling between about $14,588 and $41,555. The actual cost depends heavily on project scope, materials, labor, and location.
How much does it cost to remodel a 10×10 kitchen
A 10×10 kitchen is approximately 100 square feet. Using the broad current estimate of $75–$250 per square foot, a 100-square-foot remodel could fall around $7,500–$25,000 before considering the specific materials, labor rates, and project requirements.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinetry is often one of the largest expenses in a kitchen remodel. The cost depends on whether you refinish existing cabinets or install stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets. Appliances, countertops, labor, and structural changes can also represent substantial portions of the budget.
Does a larger kitchen always cost more to remodel?
Not necessarily on a per-square-foot basis, but larger kitchens generally require more total materials and labor. Smaller kitchens can have higher per-square-foot costs because fixed expenses are spread over less space.
Does changing my kitchen layout increase the cost?
Usually, yes. Moving plumbing, electrical connections, gas lines, appliances, or walls can require additional labor and materials. Keeping the existing footprint and utility locations can help control remodeling costs.
How much should I budget for kitchen remodeling labor?
Labor varies by location and project complexity. A current HomeAdvisor estimate suggests budgeting around 25% of the overall renovation cost for labor, although the actual percentage can vary substantially from one project to another.
Is it cheaper to remodel a kitchen yourself?
DIY work can reduce some labor expenses, but the savings depend on which tasks you can safely and legally complete yourself. Electrical, plumbing, structural, and gas-related work may require licensed professionals and permits depending on local requirements. Current estimates for DIY kitchen remodels vary widely based on scope and materials.
How accurate is this kitchen remodel cost calculator?
The calculator is designed to provide a planning estimate, not a guaranteed project price. Actual costs can differ because of local contractor rates, material availability, permits, existing kitchen conditions, structural issues, and changes made during construction.
For a project budget, use the calculator as a starting point and obtain detailed quotes from qualified local professionals.
Should I get multiple remodeling quotes?
Yes. Comparing several detailed estimates can help you understand the local cost of labor and materials and identify differences in project scope. Make sure you’re comparing similar specifications rather than choosing based only on the lowest total price.