Kitchen Remodel Costs in 2026
Average cost: $12,000 – $60,000 — based on BLS hourly wage data for Carpenters (47-2031).
National Average $28,000
Low End $12,000
High End $60,000
BLS Median Wage $26.40/hr
Kitchen remodeling is the highest-ROI home improvement project. A minor kitchen remodel ($12,000-$20,000) recoups 70-80% at resale. Major renovations ($30,000-$60,000) recoup 50-60% but dramatically improve livability.
Kitchen Remodel Costs by State
Select your state to see city-level pricing data:
New York $16,750 California $16,950 Illinois $16,160 Texas $15,840 Florida $15,880 Pennsylvania $16,040 Georgia $15,760 Massachusetts $16,670 Arizona $15,800 Michigan $15,760 Washington $16,550 Minnesota $16,080 Colorado $16,360 Missouri $15,560 Maryland $16,440 North Carolina $15,680 Oregon $16,280 Nevada $16,160 Ohio $15,640 Indiana $15,480 Tennessee $15,600
Top Kitchen Remodel Brands
Home Depot
Lowe's
