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Kitchen remodel cost
Replacing the cabinets, countertop, sink and backsplash in a kitchen with 15 ft of base cabinets typically costs $12,000, with most mid-range jobs between $9,350 and $15,600. Stock cabinets with a laminate countertop bring it down to about $6,950, while custom cabinetry and premium stone push it toward $17,300. These figures cover the remodel itself and exclude appliances and flooring, which many published kitchen totals quietly include.
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| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $8,400 | $14,000 | $19,600 |
| Illinois | $8,150 | $13,600 | $19,200 |
| Massachusetts | $7,950 | $13,400 | $18,900 |
| Minnesota | $7,800 | $13,300 | $18,800 |
| Alaska | $7,850 | $13,200 | $18,700 |
| Washington | $7,800 | $13,200 | $18,700 |
| New York | $7,700 | $13,100 | $18,500 |
| New Jersey | $7,650 | $13,000 | $18,400 |
| Oregon | $7,650 | $13,000 | $18,400 |
| California | $7,600 | $12,900 | $18,200 |
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| District of Columbia | $7,550 | $12,900 | $18,200 |
| Connecticut | $7,500 | $12,700 | $18,100 |
| Wisconsin | $7,350 | $12,600 | $17,900 |
| Michigan | $7,250 | $12,400 | $17,600 |
| Missouri | $7,250 | $12,400 | $17,800 |
| Montana | $7,250 | $12,400 | $17,700 |
| Rhode Island | $7,250 | $12,400 | $17,700 |
| Indiana | $7,150 | $12,300 | $17,500 |
| New Hampshire | $7,100 | $12,300 | $17,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $7,150 | $12,300 | $17,600 |
| Maine | $7,100 | $12,200 | $17,500 |
| Nevada | $7,100 | $12,200 | $17,400 |
| Ohio | $7,100 | $12,200 | $17,500 |
| Vermont | $7,050 | $12,200 | $17,400 |
| Colorado | $7,000 | $12,100 | $17,400 |
| Delaware | $7,000 | $12,100 | $17,400 |
| Maryland | $7,050 | $12,100 | $17,400 |
| North Dakota | $7,000 | $12,100 | $17,400 |
| Iowa | $6,950 | $12,000 | $17,200 |
| Wyoming | $6,900 | $11,900 | $17,100 |
| Arizona | $6,850 | $11,800 | $17,000 |
| Kansas | $6,800 | $11,800 | $17,000 |
| Nebraska | $6,800 | $11,800 | $17,100 |
| Virginia | $6,750 | $11,800 | $17,000 |
| Idaho | $6,700 | $11,700 | $16,900 |
| Kentucky | $6,750 | $11,700 | $16,900 |
| Utah | $6,750 | $11,700 | $16,900 |
| South Dakota | $6,650 | $11,600 | $16,700 |
| Tennessee | $6,650 | $11,600 | $16,700 |
| Florida | $6,550 | $11,500 | $16,600 |
| Georgia | $6,550 | $11,500 | $16,600 |
| Louisiana | $6,600 | $11,500 | $16,700 |
| New Mexico | $6,600 | $11,500 | $16,600 |
| North Carolina | $6,550 | $11,500 | $16,600 |
| Texas | $6,550 | $11,500 | $16,600 |
| West Virginia | $6,600 | $11,500 | $16,700 |
| Oklahoma | $6,500 | $11,400 | $16,500 |
| South Carolina | $6,500 | $11,400 | $16,600 |
| Alabama | $6,450 | $11,300 | $16,400 |
| Mississippi | $6,450 | $11,300 | $16,400 |
| Arkansas | $6,300 | $11,100 | $16,200 |
What's included
Mid-range
- Tear-out of the old cabinets, countertop, sink, faucet and backsplash tile, with debris hauled away
- Mid-range base and wall cabinets with soft-close doors and drawers, assembled, leveled and installed
- Engineered quartz countertop, templated and fitted, with the sink cut-out
- Composite or undermount sink with a quality faucet, plus supply and drain hookups for sink and dishwasher
- New hot and cold supply stubs and drain connections, with wall chases cut and patched
- Four duplex outlets above the counter and for appliances, plus two light points including an under-cabinet feed
- Hookup of your range or cooktop, oven and range hood by an electrician
- Wall prepared and porcelain backsplash tile installed and grouted
- Walls and ceiling prepped and painted with two coats of washable paint
What affects the cost
Cabinet grade
Cabinets are the largest single line in the budget. Stock boxes from a home center, semi-custom lines with soft-close hardware and custom-built cabinetry can differ several times over for the same run of linear feet, so decide on the grade before you compare quotes.
Countertop material
Laminate is the cheapest and can be cut on site. Engineered quartz and natural stone have to be templated after the cabinets are set and fabricated in a shop, which adds cost and a wait of one to two weeks before the kitchen is usable.
Keeping the layout
The estimate assumes the sink, range and appliances stay where they are. Moving the sink to an island or relocating a gas range means new drain runs, gas lines and circuits, and often opening floors or ceilings.
Appliances and flooring are extra
Our figure does not include the refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave or hood, and it does not include new flooring. Appliance packages range widely, so add your own choice on top when you compare with totals that bundle them in.
Condition of the walls and wiring
Out-of-plumb walls make cabinets harder to set level, and older kitchens often lack dedicated appliance circuits. Upgrading the panel or pulling new circuits to current code can add noticeably to the electrical line.
Size of the kitchen
Cost scales with the linear feet of cabinets and countertop. Adding an island, a pantry cabinet or taller upper cabinets to the ceiling adds boxes, countertop and installation time.
How to save
- Keep the sink, range and dishwasher in their current spots so plumbing, gas and wiring don't have to move.
- Put your budget into cabinet boxes and hardware and choose a simpler door style; doors can be swapped later, boxes can't.
- Consider quartz on the main run and a cheaper laminate or butcher block on a secondary counter or island.
- Order cabinets and the sink early and have everything on site before tear-out, so the crew isn't waiting on back-orders.
Grants, tax and rules
Permits
Plumbing, electrical and structural changes usually need a local permit. New circuits and moved supply or drain lines in a kitchen normally fall into that category, so ask whether the permit fee is in the quote.
Sales tax
Sales tax on materials varies by state, and labor is often not taxed but rules vary. Our figures are before sales tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
For a kitchen with 15 ft of base cabinets, new mid-range cabinets, a quartz countertop, sink and backsplash typically cost around $12,000. That excludes appliances and flooring. A basic job with stock cabinets and laminate is closer to $6,950.
Does the estimate include appliances?
No. The electrician's hookup of the range or cooktop, oven and hood is included, and so is the plumbing for the dishwasher, but the appliances themselves are not. Add them separately, since the price range between basic and high-end appliances is very wide.
Is quartz worth it over laminate?
Quartz resists scratches, heat marks and stains far better and lasts decades, while laminate can chip and swell at the seams near the sink. On a tight budget laminate is a reasonable choice, and the difference between the two is visible in the gap between $6,950 and $12,000.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
With the layout unchanged, expect roughly three to five weeks from tear-out to finished kitchen. A stone or quartz countertop can only be templated once the cabinets are installed, and fabrication adds a week or two in the middle.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen?
Swapping cabinets and countertops in the same place may not need one in some areas, but new circuits, moved plumbing and any structural work usually do. Check with your local building department before work starts.
Can I save by installing the cabinets myself?
Assembling and setting cabinets is doable for a careful DIYer, but they have to be dead level for a quartz or stone top to sit right. Leave plumbing and electrical connections to licensed pros, as local rules generally require.
How this estimate is calculated
Work hours: 50.2 · Labour: $4,684 · Materials: $7,335
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; Regione Toscana, Prezzario dei Lavori 2026 (CC BY 4.0); ECB exchange rates.