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Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5.0 million people

Bathroom remodel cost in Boston, MA

Most homeowners pay $12,400 – $20,700 (mid-range, typical $16,000, before sales tax), 19% above the national average and 1% above the Massachusetts average.

Most homeowners pay

$12,400 – $20,700Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 54 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $16,000
Labour $8,830Materials $7,123Work hours: 80.2

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Price levels in Boston, MA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$12,300
$9,600 – $16,000
$7,730$4,562
Mid-range$16,000
$12,400 – $20,700
$8,830$7,123
Premium$21,100
$16,500 – $27,500
$9,560$11,575

Why prices in Boston, MA are different

Labor is about 55% of a mid-range bathroom remodel job, around 80 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 38% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 19% above the national figure and 1% above the Massachusetts average.

Boston, MA ranks 5 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does bathroom remodel cost in Boston, MA?

A mid-range job typically costs $16,000 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $12,400 – $20,700. Basic is about $12,300 and premium about $21,100.

Is bathroom remodel more expensive in Boston, MA than elsewhere in Massachusetts?

Boston, MA: 1% above the Massachusetts average of $15,800. Labor is about 55% of a mid-range bathroom remodel job, around 80 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 38% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 19% above the national figure and 1% above the Massachusetts average.

How does Boston, MA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Boston, MA ranks 5 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,500.

How much of the price is labor in Boston, MA?

About 55% at the mid-range level, around 80 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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