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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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?
It depends on size and finish level. This calculator multiplies your square footage by typical US per-square-foot rates for budget, mid-range, and high-end work, then shows a low-to-high range and a line-item breakdown. Move the size slider and switch the finish level to see your number.

Is this cost calculator free?
Yes, completely free and instant. No signup, no email. It runs entirely in your browser.

How accurate is the estimate?
Treat it as a planning range, not a quote. The figures are typical US costs by finish tier; your actual price depends on your contractor, your region, material choices, and how much you change the layout. It is meant to get you in the right ballpark before you call anyone.

What is the biggest cost in a bathroom remodel?
For this project it is usually keeping vs moving the plumbing layout. The full breakdown above shows where every dollar tends to go so you know what to negotiate or scale back.

How can I bring the cost down?
Keep the existing layout, reuse what you can, and choose budget-tier finishes on the big-ticket line items. Moving plumbing, gas, or walls is what reliably pushes a project into the high-end column.

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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