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Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator

A planning range for your kitchen by size, quality level and add-ons, before you call contractors.

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Floor area of the kitchen, 50–500 sq ft.
Quality level
Full remodel: new cabinets or tile, quality finishes

Add-ons

Estimated kitchen remodel cost

$22,500–$45,000

Midpoint $33,750 for 150 sq ft at midrange quality.

Breakdown

Base: 150 sq ft × $150–$300$22,500–$45,000
All-in per sq ft$150–$300
Planning midpoint$33,750

National planning ranges: labor, materials and what is behind the walls vary by market. Get 2–3 itemized local bids before setting a budget. Not a quote.

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How the calculator works

  1. Enter the kitchen’s floor area.
  2. Choose budget, midrange or upscale finishes.
  3. Tick add-ons such as an island, a layout change or new appliances.

Cost = floor area × the per-square-foot range for the quality tier, plus the low–high cost of each add-on. The headline is the full range; the midpoint is a planning figure, not a quote.

Assumptions to check

  • Per sq ft: budget $75–$150, midrange $150–$300, upscale $300–$600.
  • Island $3,000–$10,000; layout change $4,000–$12,000; appliance package $4,000–$15,000; permits $500–$2,500.
  • National ranges with no local adjustment: coastal metros usually run higher.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen?

It depends on size, scope and finishes. This calculator’s midrange tier uses $150–$300 per square foot, about $22,500–$45,000 for a 150 sq ft kitchen; its budget tier is $75–$150 and its upscale tier $300–$600 per square foot. Layout changes and appliance packages are added on top. Treat these as planning ranges and get local bids.

What adds the most cost to a kitchen remodel?

Changing the layout (moving plumbing, gas lines or walls) is usually the biggest jump, which the calculator prices at $4,000–$12,000 extra. Cabinetry and appliances are typically the largest line items after that. Keeping the existing footprint is the most reliable way to control cost.

Is a kitchen remodel worth it when selling?

Cost vs. Value research has consistently found that minor kitchen remodels recoup a larger share of their cost at resale than major ones, so a full remodel just to list rarely pays for itself. Paint, hardware, lighting, counters and good listing photos deliver much of the visual change. You can also show buyers the kitchen’s potential with an AI cabinet refresh instead of construction.

How accurate is this calculator?

It uses national planning ranges per square foot by quality tier plus typical add-on costs. Actual bids vary by market, materials and what is behind the walls. Use the result as a planning range and collect 2–3 local, itemized bids before committing a budget.

Sources

  1. Cost vs. Value report (Zonda / JLC)Resale recoup by project type, national and regional.

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Estimates for planning and illustration only. Not financial, tax, legal or appraisal advice: confirm figures with the lender, title or escrow company, or other professional handling the transaction.