Bathroom Remodel Cost by State (2026)
Bathrooms are small rooms with disproportionate cost density. A 40-square-foot bathroom has roughly the same number of trades involved as a 200-square-foot kitchen: plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, finish carpentry, paint. The price per square foot is among the highest in residential construction.
A mid-range full bath remodel runs $10,000 to $32,000 nationally in 2026, with the state-by-state spread roughly 2× between cheapest and most expensive. The single biggest swing factor is whether you keep the same layout (cheapest) or move plumbing fixtures (most expensive).
Where it's cheapest, where it's most expensive
Cheapest 4 states
- Mississippi · $9,200–$25,300
- Arkansas · $9,700–$26,500
- West Virginia · $9,700–$26,500
- Indiana · $9,900–$27,200
Most expensive 4 states
- California · $23,500–$64,300
- Hawaii · $22,100–$60,500
- New York · $19,300–$52,900
- Alaska · $19,300–$52,900
2026 bathroom remodel cost by state
| State | Mid-range total |
|---|---|
| Northeast | |
| Connecticut | $16,700–$45,700 |
| Maine | $14,900–$40,800 |
| Massachusetts | $18,500–$50,700 |
| New Hampshire | $15,700–$43,100 |
| New Jersey | $17,100–$46,900 |
| New York | $19,300–$52,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $13,100–$35,900 |
| Rhode Island | $16,400–$45,000 |
| Vermont | $15,700–$43,100 |
| Midwest | |
| Illinois | $12,700–$34,800 |
| Indiana | $9,900–$27,200 |
| Iowa | $10,800–$29,500 |
| Kansas | $10,500–$28,700 |
| Michigan | $11,200–$30,600 |
| Minnesota | $13,100–$35,900 |
| Missouri | $10,600–$29,100 |
| Nebraska | $10,900–$29,900 |
| North Dakota | $12,300–$33,600 |
| Ohio | $10,800–$29,500 |
| South Dakota | $11,500–$31,400 |
| Wisconsin | $12,300–$33,600 |
| South | |
| Alabama | $10,200–$28,000 |
| Arkansas | $9,700–$26,500 |
| Delaware | $14,100–$38,600 |
| Florida | $12,400–$34,000 |
| Georgia | $11,000–$30,200 |
| Kentucky | $10,400–$28,400 |
| Louisiana | $11,000–$30,200 |
| Maryland | $14,800–$40,400 |
| Mississippi | $9,200–$25,300 |
| North Carolina | $10,800–$29,500 |
| Oklahoma | $10,200–$28,000 |
| South Carolina | $10,600–$29,100 |
| Tennessee | $10,400–$28,400 |
| Texas | $11,900–$32,500 |
| Virginia | $12,700–$34,800 |
| West Virginia | $9,700–$26,500 |
| West | |
| Alaska | $19,300–$52,900 |
| Arizona | $13,800–$37,800 |
| California | $23,500–$64,300 |
| Colorado | $16,400–$45,000 |
| Hawaii | $22,100–$60,500 |
| Idaho | $13,500–$37,000 |
| Montana | $14,200–$38,900 |
| Nevada | $14,200–$38,900 |
| New Mexico | $12,400–$34,000 |
| Oregon | $15,700–$43,100 |
| Utah | $14,600–$40,100 |
| Washington | $17,400–$47,600 |
| Wyoming | $13,800–$37,800 |
Methodology: ranges are state-cost-adjusted from a national trade baseline and reflect typical contractor direct cost (labor + materials, before overhead). Use them for feasibility-grade scoping, not as a binding quote. For a project-specific estimate, generate one free in under 60 seconds.
What moves bathroom remodel cost
Tub vs walk-in shower. Removing a tub for a curbless walk-in shower adds $2,500–$6,500: new waterproof membrane, custom glass enclosure, regraded floor, sometimes a relocated drain. The walk-in upgrade is the most-requested 2026 remodel feature; budget accordingly.
Tile coverage. Floor tile only: $800–$2,000 installed for the bath floor. Wet wall + floor: $3,000–$6,500. Floor + all walls + ceiling: $7,000–$15,000+. Tile labor varies dramatically by region — skilled tile setters are scarce in coastal metros and rates can run $90–$140/hour.
Vanity tier. Stock vanity from a big-box store: $400–$900 with top. Semi-custom: $1,500–$3,500. Custom built-in: $4,000–$9,000+. Add another $300–$800 for the faucet, $200–$600 for the sink if not integrated.
Layout changes. Keeping the toilet, tub/shower, and vanity in their current locations saves $2,000–$5,000 in plumbing rework. Moving one fixture is moderate. Moving all three (a full layout rebuild) approaches the cost of new construction plumbing — see our plumbing cost by state guide.
Code-driven upgrades. Bath-area GFCI is universal. Bath fan with humidity sensor is required in most current codes. Newer code adoption cycles require AFCI on bath lighting circuits. Add $200–$500 for an electrical compliance bump when going from a 1990s bathroom to current code.
Frequently asked questions
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How does cost differ between a full bath and a half bath?
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Related
The cost ranges above are state-level averages. Three things move the number for a specific project: the local labor market right now (see permit activity and labor demand), the climate zone you're building in (see climate zone cost impact), and whether the address sits in a hurricane, flood, or seismic overlay (see coastal construction overhead).
For broader benchmarks, see our cost per square foot by state breakdown and construction labor rates by state guide.