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Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 1.6 million people

Kitchen remodel cost in Milwaukee, WI

Most homeowners pay $10,000 – $16,600 (mid-range, typical $12,800, before sales tax), 7% above the national average and 2% above the Wisconsin average.

Most homeowners pay

$10,000 – $16,600Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 15 ft · before sales tax
Typical: $12,800
Labour $5,459Materials $7,335Work hours: 82.8

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Price levels in Milwaukee, WI

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$7,500
$5,850 – $9,750
$3,869$3,636
Mid-range$12,800
$10,000 – $16,600
$5,459$7,335
Premium$18,200
$14,200 – $23,600
$6,483$11,695

Why prices in Milwaukee, WI are different

Labor is about 43% of a mid-range kitchen remodel job, around 83 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 17% 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 7% above the national figure and 2% above the Wisconsin average.

Milwaukee, WI ranks 15 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 Milwaukee, WI?

A mid-range job typically costs $12,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $10,000 – $16,600. Basic is about $7,500 and premium about $18,200.

Is kitchen remodel more expensive in Milwaukee, WI than elsewhere in Wisconsin?

Milwaukee, WI: 2% above the Wisconsin average of $12,600. Labor is about 43% of a mid-range kitchen remodel job, around 83 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Milwaukee, WI area cost about 17% 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 7% above the national figure and 2% above the Wisconsin average.

How does Milwaukee, WI compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Milwaukee, WI ranks 15 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $12,000.

How much of the price is labor in Milwaukee, WI?

About 43% at the mid-range level, around 83 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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