Know what your kitchen remodel should cost
A 150 sq ft kitchen remodel costs $31,900 to $52,100 in 2026, about $280 per sq ft installed. Across every option it runs from $12,000 (cosmetic refresh) to $147,000 (full gut renovation).
Four questions gets you an itemised range, adjusted for construction wages where you live. The whole number, up front, before we ask for anything.
What kitchen remodel work costs in 2026
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh Paint, hardware, lighting, backsplash, cabinets stay | $11,200 – $18,200 |
| Cabinet refacing New doors and veneer on the existing boxes | $16,000 – $26,000 |
| Mid-range remodel New cabinets, counters, flooring and appliances, layout unchanged | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Layout change Moving plumbing, gas or load-bearing walls | $44,700 – $72,900 |
| Full gut renovation Down to studs, custom cabinetry, everything new | $55,900 – $91,100 |
Where the money goes
Cabinets and hardware
$13,820 · 33% of the job
Labour and installation
$10,100 · 24% of the job
Countertops
$5,050 · 12% of the job
Appliances and ventilation
$5,050 · 12% of the job
Flooring
$2,940 · 7% of the job
Plumbing and electrical
$2,940 · 7% of the job
Permits and disposal
$2,100 · 5% of the job
Kitchen Remodel cost by state
Labour is the part of this job that moves with geography. These are the same 150 sq ft project, priced against construction wages in each state.
- California $33,400 – $54,400 +4.6% vs national
- Texas $32,400 – $52,800 +1.3% vs national
- Florida $30,000 – $49,000 -6.0% vs national
- New York $33,400 – $54,400 +4.4% vs national
- Washington $32,800 – $53,400 +2.5% vs national
- Wisconsin $31,700 – $51,700 -0.8% vs national
- West Virginia $30,000 – $49,000 -6.1% vs national
- Wyoming $30,200 – $49,200 -5.6% vs national
- Alaska $35,600 – $58,000 +11.5% vs national
- Alabama $30,600 – $49,800 -4.4% vs national
- Arkansas $29,300 – $47,700 -8.4% vs national
- Arizona $31,600 – $51,600 -0.9% vs national
Questions homeowners ask
Is $20,000 enough for a kitchen remodel?
For a cosmetic refresh, comfortably, paint, hardware, lighting and a backsplash on a typical kitchen runs about $11,200 to $18,200. For new cabinets and counters it is tight; a mid-range remodel of a 150 sq ft kitchen starts closer to $32,000.
Can I redo my kitchen for $10,000?
Only cosmetically, and in a small kitchen. Most contractors have a job minimum near $12,000 for anything involving cabinet or counter replacement, so $10,000 realistically covers paint, hardware, lighting and possibly appliances.
What is a good budget for a kitchen remodel?
A common guideline is 10 to 15% of your home's value. In dollar terms, a mid-range remodel of a 150 sq ft kitchen keeping the existing layout runs roughly $32,000 to $52,000.
How much remodeling can be done with $100,000?
A gut renovation at mid-range finishes. A 240 sq ft kitchen gutted to the studs runs about $89,000 to $146,000 at mid-range, so $100,000 sits near the lower half of that. The same kitchen at premium finishes is closer to $235,000.
Reviewed and maintained by Anchorcost. Last checked September 3, 2026. Figures are verified against this page's own calculator on every build. How these figures are worked out.