Project Cost Calculators
Six verified calculators built on reviewed national cost datasets. Enter your project details and get a traceable planning range with published sources.
Verified calculators
Every figure below traces to a named, verified source. No ZIP or city multipliers are used.
Interior Painting Cost
Reviewed Interior Painting dataset with optional preparation allowance. Last reviewed September 17, 2026.
Exterior Painting Cost
Reviewed Exterior Painting dataset: per-sq-ft planning range plus whole-project benchmarks. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.
Flooring Cost
Reviewed Flooring dataset: solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, laminate, and luxury vinyl plank. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.
Kitchen Remodel Cost
Reviewed Kitchen Remodel benchmarks: national averages, scope tiers, and standardized 200-sq-ft specs. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.
Bathroom Remodel Cost
Reviewed Bathroom Remodel benchmarks by scope and finish level. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.
Tank vs Tankless Water Heater
20-year total cost comparison: installation, energy, maintenance, replacement, and break-even year. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
Custom budget worksheet
For projects without a verified dataset yet, calculate from your own material and labor rates.
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Enter rates from your own quotes or research. We do not supply unverified local prices.
The result is a calculation from your inputs, not a contractor quote or independent estimate. Review the methodology.
Original data
2026 U.S. Home Project Cost Index
All 59 project costs in one sortable table, every number traced to a cited source, with a free CSV download. Browse the index.