Kitchen remodel cost calculator

Estimate what a kitchen remodel will cost based on your size and finish level, with a line-item breakdown. Free and instant.

Finish level

Quality finishes, some changes

Size — sq ft of kitchen150 sq ft

Estimated kitchen remodel cost

$21,000 – $37,500

$140–$250 per sq ft · mid-range finish

Where it goes (typical split)

Cabinets$8,200
Labor$5,300
Appliances$4,100
Plumbing & fixtures$3,500
Countertops$3,200
Flooring$2,300
Electrical & lighting$1,800
Permits & misc$900

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

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What drives a kitchen remodel cost

Kitchens are the most expensive room to remodel per square foot because almost everything in them is custom or specialized: cabinets, counters, appliances, plumbing, and electrical all land in one space. A budget refresh keeps the layout and reuses what it can; a high-end remodel moves walls, upgrades to custom cabinetry and stone counters, and adds premium appliances. The single biggest lever is the cabinets, which routinely eat a quarter to a third of the whole budget.

  • ▸Cabinets: stock vs semi-custom vs custom
  • ▸Whether you move plumbing, gas, or walls
  • ▸Countertop material (laminate vs quartz vs stone)
  • ▸Appliance tier and panel-ready integration

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Common questions

How much does a kitchen 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 kitchen remodel?
For this project it is usually cabinets: stock vs semi-custom vs custom. 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 kitchen would look like remodeled?
Yes. Our AI redesign tool regenerates a photo of your kitchen in any style so you can see the result before you spend anything.

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