Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
A kitchen remodel ranges from a refresh to a full custom overhaul. This estimates your project range from room size and finish tier, with a regional labor multiplier, so you budget before the contractor.
What does this tool do?
Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator computes the result directly in your browser — A kitchen remodel ranges from a refresh to a full custom overhaul. This estimates your project range from room size and finish tier, with a regional labor multiplier, so you budget before the contractor. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
What moves cost most: cabinet type (stock to custom), countertop material, appliance grade, and layout changes. Labor share: typically 45-60% of the total. Regional: major metros run 1.2-1.35× national; rural areas 0.85-0.95×. ROI: a mid-range kitchen remodel typically recovers 55-75% at resale — a remodel for enjoyment, not a guaranteed profit play.
How this calculator works
cost = sum(line-item ranges per sq ft) x size x regional factor. Mid-tier items: Cabinets & hardware $55-90, Countertops (quartz/granite) $35-60, Appliances $25-45, Flooring & backsplash $15-30, Labor & plumbing/elec $75-130.
Worked example
A 200 sq ft project at mid tier with the national labor factor (1.0): line items sum to $41,000-$71,000, midpoint about $56,000. Try these numbers in the calculator above; adjust the regional multiplier for your metro.
What drives kitchen remodel cost most
Two inputs move this estimate more than anything else: your room's footprint in square feet and the finish tier you pick. 2026 example figures run roughly $100-$150 per square foot for economy finishes, $150-$275 mid-range, and $300+ premium, so tier choice alone can triple the per-square-foot figure between the cheapest and priciest options. Once size and tier are set, the line items decide where the money actually goes.
In the mid-tier breakdown, labor and plumbing/electrical is the largest single line at $75-$130 per square foot, followed by cabinets and hardware at $55-$90. Countertops run $35-$60, appliances $25-$45, and flooring with backsplash $15-$30. Cabinets and countertops together claim about 40-50% of a typical budget, which is why finish choices on those two items swing the total more than almost anything else.
How to keep your kitchen remodel budget honest
Start with honest inputs. Measure the kitchen and enter the actual footprint rather than a guess, since every line item is priced per square foot and the total scales with it. Pick the tier you will actually buy, not the one you hope to find on sale; the tier figures in this calculator span roughly $100 to $300+ per square foot. Keeping the existing layout and re-facing cabinets is the biggest single cost saver of all.
Set the regional labor multiplier to your actual metro; the range runs from 0.85 to 1.35, and labor is the largest line in the mid-tier breakdown, so this setting matters. Use DIY mode only for work you truly plan to do yourself, and leave plumbing and electrical to licensed pros. Remember that a mid-range remodel recovers about 55-75% at resale, so budget for the kitchen you want to cook in and treat resale as a bonus.
FAQ
How much does a kitchen remodel cost per square foot?
Roughly $100-$150 economy, $150-$275 mid-range, and $300+ premium per square foot in 2026 example figures. Your room's footprint and finish tier are the dominant drivers.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets and countertops together are usually 40-50% of the budget, with labor a close second. Keeping the same layout and re-facing cabinets is the biggest single cost saver.
Should I remodel for resale value?
A mid-range kitchen remodel typically recovers about 55-75% of cost at resale. Remodel to enjoy the space; treat resale value as a bonus, not the primary return.
These are editable example ranges for budgeting, not contractor bids. Actual project cost varies by region, site condition, and finish level. Get 3 quotes before committing.