How much does a kitchen remodel cost? (2026)

Complete kitchen renovation with cabinets, countertops, and appliances.

Data · BLS OEWS · May 2025 National baseline below — your metro matters more; pick a city for local numbers.

National baseline · budget to premium

$6,964 to $30,494

For a typical 150 sq ft kitchen remodel, mid-range runs about $12,647 at national trade wages — roughly 23% labor, 72% materials. Local labor rates swing this by ±30% or more, which is why the metro pages below exist.

By metro

Kitchen Remodel cost in 100 US metros

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New York, NY $13,016 Los Angeles, CA $12,896 Chicago, IL $13,324 Houston, TX $12,750 Phoenix, AZ $12,741 Philadelphia, PA $12,601 San Antonio, TX $12,647 San Diego, CA $12,766 Dallas, TX $12,632 San Jose, CA $12,647 Austin, TX $12,647 Jacksonville, FL $12,647 Fort Worth, TX $12,632 Columbus, OH $12,647 Indianapolis, IN $12,647 Charlotte, NC $12,647 San Francisco, CA $13,584 Seattle, WA $13,412 Denver, CO $12,647 Washington, DC $12,915 Nashville, TN $12,721 Oklahoma City, OK $12,647 El Paso, TX $12,647 Boston, MA $12,620 Portland, OR $13,371 Las Vegas, NV $12,780 Memphis, TN $12,647 Louisville, KY $12,647 Baltimore, MD $12,715 Milwaukee, WI $12,647 Albuquerque, NM $12,647 Tucson, AZ $12,647 Fresno, CA $12,647 Sacramento, CA $12,647 Kansas City, MO $12,647 Mesa, AZ $12,741 Atlanta, GA $12,674 Omaha, NE $12,647 Colorado Springs, CO $12,647 Raleigh, NC $12,647 Long Beach, CA $12,896 Virginia Beach, VA $12,647 Miami, FL $12,524 Oakland, CA $13,584 Minneapolis, MN $13,084 Tulsa, OK $12,647 Bakersfield, CA $12,647 Wichita, KS $12,647 Arlington, TX $12,632 Tampa, FL $12,409 Aurora, CO $12,647 New Orleans, LA $12,647 Cleveland, OH $12,931 Honolulu, HI $12,647 Anaheim, CA $12,896 Lexington, KY $12,647 Stockton, CA $12,647 Henderson, NV $12,780 Corpus Christi, TX $12,647 Riverside, CA $12,723 Newark, NJ $13,016 Saint Paul, MN $13,084 Santa Ana, CA $12,896 Cincinnati, OH $12,647 Irvine, CA $12,896 Orlando, FL $12,465 Pittsburgh, PA $12,647 St. Louis, MO $13,119 Greensboro, NC $12,647 Jersey City, NJ $13,016 Anchorage, AK $12,647 Lincoln, NE $12,647 Plano, TX $12,632 Buffalo, NY $12,647 Chandler, AZ $12,741 Chula Vista, CA $12,766 Toledo, OH $12,647 Madison, WI $12,647 Gilbert, AZ $12,741 Reno, NV $12,647 North Las Vegas, NV $12,780 Irving, TX $12,632 Winston-Salem, NC $12,647 Chesapeake, VA $12,647 Scottsdale, AZ $12,741 Norfolk, VA $12,647 Boise, ID $12,647 Spokane, WA $12,647 Baton Rouge, LA $12,647 Richmond, VA $12,647 San Bernardino, CA $12,723 Tacoma, WA $13,412 Modesto, CA $12,647 Des Moines, IA $12,647 Rochester, NY $12,647 Fayetteville, NC $12,647 Birmingham, AL $12,647 Salt Lake City, UT $12,647 Providence, RI $12,647 Hartford, CT $12,647

Common questions

Kitchen Remodels — what homeowners ask

How much does a kitchen remodel cost?

Kitchen remodels typically range from $15,000 to $75,000+. A minor kitchen refresh costs $15,000-$25,000, a mid-range remodel runs $25,000-$50,000, and a major renovation with high-end appliances and custom cabinetry can exceed $75,000.

What is the biggest expense in a kitchen remodel?

Cabinetry and countertops are typically the largest expenses, accounting for 30-40% of total costs. Labor (plumbing, electrical, installation) is the second biggest cost at 20-35% of the budget.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

A kitchen remodel generally takes 6-12 weeks. Minor cosmetic updates take 4-6 weeks, while full gut renovations requiring permit approvals and structural changes can take 3-6 months.