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Kitchen remodel cost calculator
Get a realistic budget range for your kitchen, see where the money goes, and how much of it a buyer is likely to pay back.
Reface cabinets, new counters, sink, appliances, floor, paint. Same layout.
Where the money goes
Typical shares for a refresh kitchen, patterned on NKBA cost research. Toggle the finish level and watch cabinets and appliances swap places.
- Cabinets & hardware$5,940
- Installation labor$5,400
- Appliances$5,940
- Countertops$3,780
- Flooring$2,160
- Lighting & electrical$1,620
- Sink, faucet, plumbing$1,350
- Design & permits$810
Why a refresh pays back better than a gut job
Buyers pay a premium for a kitchen that looks current and works. They pay much less for the difference between "current" and "custom". A refresh buys most of that premium: new fronts, counters, lighting and matching appliances change the room in every photo. A full remodel adds plumbing moves, new boxes and often structural work, none of which a buyer sees.
Try the explainer on the home page: drag the budget past the neighborhood ceiling and the return flattens. Detailed ROI pages: minor kitchen remodel, major midrange, upscale.
Kitchen remodel cost by size
| Kitchen | Refresh | Full midrange | Upscale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 sq ft | $15,000 | $40,000 | $79,000 |
| 150 sq ft | $22,500 | $60,000 | $118,500 |
| 200 sq ft | $30,000 | $80,000 | $158,000 |
| 300 sq ft | $45,000 | $120,000 | $237,000 |
National averages before regional adjustment.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
Nationally, a cosmetic refresh of a 150–200 sq ft kitchen commonly runs $15,000–$35,000, a full midrange remodel $55,000–$100,000 and an upscale remodel $120,000 or more. Region, size and cabinet choice move it most.
What is the average cost per square foot?
Roughly $100–$175 per square foot for a minor remodel, $300–$450 for midrange and $600+ for upscale, before regional adjustment.
What is the ROI on a kitchen remodel?
A minor, midrange kitchen remodel typically recoups the largest share (often around 90% or more of cost). A full midrange remodel recoups roughly half, an upscale one about a third.
How much value does a kitchen remodel add?
On our national planning figures, a minor kitchen refresh adds roughly $26,000 of resale value on a $27,500 spend, a full midrange remodel about $40,000 on $80,000, and an upscale one about $57,000 on $158,000. Regional and home-value adjustments in the calculator above change these.
Where does kitchen remodel money go?
The National Kitchen & Bath Association's research puts cabinetry and hardware as the biggest single share (roughly 30%), followed by installation labor, appliances and countertops.
How can I cut kitchen remodel costs?
Keep the layout, reface sound cabinets instead of replacing them, choose quartz or laminate over exotic stone and buy appliances during holiday sales.