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

Kitchen remodel cost in Boston, MA

Most homeowners pay $10,500 – $17,500 (mid-range, typical $13,500, before sales tax), 13% above the national average and 1% above the Massachusetts average.

Most homeowners pay

$10,500 – $17,500Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 15 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $13,500
Labour $6,135Materials $7,335Work hours: 82.4

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Price levels in Boston, MA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$8,000
$6,250 – $10,400
$4,346$3,636
Mid-range$13,500
$10,500 – $17,500
$6,135$7,335
Premium$19,000
$14,800 – $24,700
$7,288$11,695

Why prices in Boston, MA are different

Labor is about 46% of a mid-range kitchen remodel job, around 82 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 31% 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 13% above the national figure and 1% above the Massachusetts average.

Boston, MA ranks 7 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 kitchen remodel cost in Boston, MA?

A mid-range job typically costs $13,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $10,500 – $17,500. Basic is about $8,000 and premium about $19,000.

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

Boston, MA: 1% above the Massachusetts average of $13,400. Labor is about 46% of a mid-range kitchen remodel job, around 82 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Boston, MA area cost about 31% 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 13% 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 7 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $12,000.

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

About 46% at the mid-range level, around 82 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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