Bathroom remodel cost calculator

Estimate a bathroom remodel cost by size and finish level, broken down by line item. Free and instant.

Finish level

Quality finishes, some changes

Size — sq ft of bathroom50 sq ft

Estimated bathroom remodel cost

$9,000 – $17,500

$180–$350 per sq ft · mid-range finish

Where it goes (typical split)

Labor$2,700
Shower, tub & toilet$2,400
Tile & flooring$2,100
Vanity & countertop$1,900
Plumbing$1,900
Paint & misc$1,300
Lighting & electrical$1,100

Estimate only — typical US ranges, not a quote. Actual cost depends on your contractor, region, and scope.

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How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

A typical bathroom remodel of about 50 sq ft of bathroom runs $5,000–$30,000 depending on finish level. The number mostly hinges on keeping vs moving the plumbing layout. Here is the typical US range by finish tier:

Finish level Cost per sq ft Typical total (50 sq ft)
Budget $100–$180 $5,000–$9,000
Mid-range $180–$350 $9,000–$17,500
High-end $350–$600 $17,500–$30,000

Typical US figures by finish tier — a planning range, not a quote.

Where the money goes

On a mid-range bathroom remodel (around $13,300), here is roughly how the budget splits across the main line items. Labor is the biggest single cost in most bathroom projects.

Line item Share Typical cost
Labor 20% $2,700
Shower, tub & toilet 18% $2,400
Tile & flooring 16% $2,100
Vanity & countertop 14% $1,900
Plumbing 14% $1,900
Paint & misc 10% $1,300
Lighting & electrical 8% $1,100

What drives a bathroom remodel cost

Bathrooms cost a lot per square foot because they pack plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and fixtures into a tiny footprint, and labor dominates. A budget remodel reglazes or swaps fixtures and keeps the plumbing where it is; a high-end remodel relocates plumbing, adds a curbless shower, heated floors, and stone. Moving the toilet or shower drain is the change that quietly blows up a bathroom budget.

  • ▸Keeping vs moving the plumbing layout
  • ▸Tile area and whether it runs floor-to-ceiling
  • ▸Shower type (insert vs custom tile vs curbless)
  • ▸Vanity and fixture finish level

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Common questions

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?
A typical bathroom remodel of about 50 sq ft of bathroom runs $5,000–$9,000 for budget work, $9,000–$17,500 mid-range, and $17,500–$30,000 high-end — roughly $5,000 to $30,000 overall. Use the calculator to plug in your exact size and finish level.

What is the average bathroom remodel cost per square foot?
For a bathroom, expect about $100–$180 per sq ft at the budget tier, $180–$350 mid-range, and $350–$600 high-end. At a typical 50 sq ft of bathroom that works out to the totals in the table above.

How accurate is this bathroom estimate?
Treat it as a planning range for a bathroom, not a quote. The per-square-foot figures are typical US bathroom costs by finish tier; your real number swings with tile area and whether it runs floor-to-ceiling, your region, and your contractor. It gets you in the ballpark before you call anyone.

What is the biggest cost in a bathroom remodel?
In a bathroom it is usually keeping vs moving the plumbing layout — labor alone is around 20% of the budget ($2,700 on a mid-range job). The full breakdown above shows where every dollar goes.

How can I lower my bathroom remodel cost?
On a bathroom, keep labor modest, reuse the existing layout, and pick budget-tier finishes on the big-ticket items. The fastest way to overspend is tile area and whether it runs floor-to-ceiling — avoid that and you stay in the budget-to-mid range.

Can I see what my bathroom would look like remodeled?
Yes. Our AI redesign tool regenerates a photo of your bathroom in any style so you can see the result before you spend anything.

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