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Kitchen Remodel

Kitchen renovation covering cabinets, counters, appliances, and finishes.

How the Kitchen Remodel estimate works

This calculator doesn't use pre-set prices. You enter your own labor hours and material prices, and we combine them with official local wages for your area to produce a low, typical and high cost range.

Wage data comes from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The hours and prices you enter stay on your device — they are not saved or shown to anyone else.

Kitchen Remodel cost: common questions

How much does kitchen remodel cost?

It depends mostly on local labor wages, the size of the job and the materials you choose. Our kitchen remodel cost calculator combines official wages for your city with your own hours and prices to give a low, typical and high estimate.

Why do kitchen remodel costs vary by city?

Construction wages differ a lot between metro areas. We use US Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the trades on this project, so labor is priced for your area.

Is the calculator free?

Yes. No sign-up is needed and nothing you type is saved.

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What you'll enter

  • Cabinet length (linear ft)
  • Countertop area (sq ft)
  • Appliances installed (appliances) — optional
  • Finish / quality level
  • Plumbing changes — optional

Cost factors covered

  • Labor: Cabinet installation
  • Labor: Countertop installation
  • Labor: Appliance hookup
  • Labor: Plumbing
  • Materials: Cabinets
  • Materials: Countertops

Location coverage

US cities and towns that map to a single official labor market.

Limitations

  • BLS wages are employee wages, not contractor billing rates; overhead/profit are excluded unless verified inputs exist.
  • Permits, travel, insurance and disposal fees are excluded unless supplied as verified inputs.
  • ACS housing and BPS permit data are shown as context only and never adjust the price.
  • Appliance purchase prices are excluded.

How this project is measured

Costs are expressed per project.

Quality levels

  • Basic — Builder-grade materials and standard fixtures.
  • Mid-range — Better materials, semi-custom fixtures and finishes.
  • Premium — High-end materials, custom work and premium fixtures.