Remodel cost calculator

Estimate your remodel by room, size, and finish level — with a line-item breakdown. Free, instant, no signup.

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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How the estimate works

Every project is priced per square foot at three finish levels. Budget keeps the layout and reuses what it can. Mid-range means quality finishes and some changes. High-end means custom work, premium materials, and moving walls or plumbing. Set your size, pick a level, and you get a realistic low-to-high range instead of a single number that pretends to know your house.

The breakdown shows where the money actually goes, which is the part most calculators hide. Knowing that cabinets are a third of a kitchen, or that labor dominates a bathroom, is what lets you decide where to spend and where to pull back.

Cost by project

A dedicated calculator and cost breakdown for each space.

Kitchen remodel cost → Bathroom remodel cost → Living room remodel cost → Bedroom remodel cost → Dining room remodel cost → Home office remodel cost → Nursery remodel cost → Kids room remodel cost → Patio remodel cost → House exterior remodel cost →

Common questions

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

How does the estimate work?
Pick a project, set the square footage, and choose a finish level. The calculator multiplies your area by typical US per-square-foot rates for that tier and shows a low-to-high range plus a line-item breakdown of where the money goes.

How accurate is it?
It is a planning range, not a quote. Real prices depend on your contractor, region, materials, and how much you change the layout. Use it to get in the right ballpark before you start calling people.

Why is a kitchen or bathroom so much more per square foot?
Because they pack cabinets, plumbing, tile, fixtures, and electrical into a small footprint, with lots of skilled labor. Living areas and bedrooms are mostly flooring, paint, and lighting, so they cost a fraction per square foot.

What makes a project jump to high-end?
Moving plumbing, gas, or walls; going custom on cabinetry or stone; and premium appliances or fixtures. Keeping the existing layout is the single biggest way to stay in the budget tier.

Can I see the remodel before I pay for it?
Yes. Our AI redesign tool regenerates a photo of your room in any style so you can preview the result for free.