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Kitchen Remodel Cost Planner

Plan a kitchen remodel from verified national benchmarks and scope tiers, with an optional size-based cross-check. No ZIP or city multiplier is used.

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Kitchen remodel cost planner

Kitchen costs depend on scope more than size, so this planner works from verified national project benchmarks. Pick the scope closest to your plans, then optionally cross-check against your kitchen size.

National average project

$14,588.00–$41,555.00
Average: $26,942.00 across 13,100 verified pro projects (Angi, 2026). Includes cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, sink and faucet, lighting, and plumbing/electrical work. Excludes design fees.

Scope tiers

Minor remodel: Cosmetic refresh with the layout intact: paint, cabinet refacing or stock cabinets, keep or replace one or two appliances, upgrade flooring or countertops, new sink and faucet.

Standardized 200-sq-ft benchmarks

Contractor-estimated job costs for fixed project specs from the 2025 Cost vs Value Report (119 US markets), with the share of cost recouped at resale.

Minor, midrange (200-sq-ft standardized project)
$28,458.00
Resale value $32,141 (113% recouped)
Major, midrange (200-sq-ft standardized project)
$82,793.00
Resale value $42,130 (51% recouped)
Major, upscale (200-sq-ft standardized project)
$164,104.00
Resale value $58,561 (36% recouped)

Size cross-check

Angi publishes $75-$250 per square foot for kitchen remodels. Applied to your kitchen size, this gives a rough cross-check, not a quote. No typical point is published for the per-sq-ft range, so only the range is shown.

Sources

Planning ranges are not guaranteed quotes. Local labor and material conditions vary, and layout changes, structural work, and appliance choices can materially change costs. Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Read the methodology.

What to do with your estimate

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Common questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost?

Our reviewed 2026 dataset puts the national average at $26,942, with most homeowners paying between $14,588 and $41,555 depending on scope and finishes.

What is the difference between a minor and a major remodel?

A minor midrange remodel on a standardized 200 square foot kitchen is $28,458 in the Cost vs Value data. A major midrange remodel is $82,793 and a major upscale remodel is $164,104, reflecting layout changes and premium finishes.

What drives kitchen remodel costs the most?

Cabinets, layout changes that move plumbing or electrical lines, countertops, and appliances. Keeping the existing layout is the most reliable way to control the budget.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost per square foot?

The dataset's planning context is roughly $75 to $250 per square foot, with the spread driven by project scope and material choices.

Is this a quote?

No. It is a national planning range. Kitchens vary enormously, so use it to set a budget band and get detailed local quotes.