Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
A kitchen remodel costs about $15,000–$75,000 — most homeowners spend $25,000–$50,000 — depending on scope and finishes. This kitchen remodel cost calculator estimates it three ways: by project scope, by square footage, or from your own line-item costs.
Cabinets are the biggest line item (25–35% of a typical remodel), followed by labor, appliances, and countertops. Moving gas, plumbing, or walls adds the most contingency.
Estimates only — not contractor quotes. Kitchen prices vary widely by region, labor rates, and material choices. Get 2–3 local quotes before committing.
How the kitchen remodel cost calculator works
Scope is the biggest cost driver. A cosmetic refresh (paint, hardware, new counters on existing cabinets) runs $5,000–$15,000; a pull-and-replace with the same layout runs $20,000–$45,000; a full custom remodel with layout changes runs $50,000–$100,000.
The square-foot rule ($150–$300) is the quickest check: a 150 sq ft kitchen lands around $22,500–$45,000 — squarely in the national midrange band.
Cabinets eat 25–35% of the budget, so the line-item mode starts there: add cabinets, countertops, appliances, and labor, and the high end carries a 15% contingency for the surprises every remodel finds.
cost = scope range × size factor · sq ft cost = area × rate · line items = Σ costs, high = sum × 1.15
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Keep exploring: Bathroom Remodel Cost Calculator · Cabinet Refacing Cost Calculator · Countertop Square Footage Calculator — the cabinets and counters pages break the two biggest line items down further.
Kitchen remodel cost calculator FAQ
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
About $15,000–$75,000. Most homeowners spend $25,000–$50,000 for a midrange pull-and-replace; cosmetic refreshes start near $5,000 and full custom remodels with layout changes pass $75,000.
What is the average cost per square foot for a kitchen remodel?
Roughly $150–$300 per square foot for a midrange remodel. A 150 sq ft kitchen at that rate runs $22,500–$45,000; budget kitchens can dip near $100 per sq ft and luxury builds exceed $500.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets — typically 25–35% of the total. Next come labor (15–25%), appliances (10–20%), and countertops (10–15%). Moving plumbing, gas, or walls is the fastest way to inflate the labor line.
How much do kitchen cabinets cost installed?
About $8,000–$25,000 installed for stock to semi-custom cabinets in a typical kitchen; full custom cabinetry runs $25,000–$50,000+. Refacing the existing boxes costs roughly a third of replacement.
Is a $30,000 kitchen remodel realistic?
Yes — $30,000 covers a solid midrange pull-and-replace in a medium kitchen: stock or semi-custom cabinets, stone or quartz-look counters, mid-tier appliances, same layout. Layout changes would push past it.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Six to twelve weeks of active construction for a full remodel — demolition and rough-in, then cabinets, counters (measured after cabinets, 1–2 week lead), and finishing. Cosmetic refreshes take one to three weeks.
Does a kitchen remodel add home value?
Kitchens return about 60–70% of cost at resale, and minor midrange remodels recoup the highest share. An updated kitchen also sells the house faster — buyers mentally discount dated ones.