Kitchen Remodel Cost by State (2026)
A mid-range kitchen remodel — semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, mid-tier appliances, no walls moved — runs $25,000 to $75,000 across the country in 2026. The state you're in moves that midpoint by as much as 2×, which is a far bigger spread than most homeowners expect.
Cabinets and labor drive 55–65% of the total. Both vary heavily by region — semi- custom cabinets ship from a handful of manufacturers and lead times stretch in hot markets, while finish carpentry and tile labor are among the most regionally sensitive trades in the country. The state-by-state table below adjusts for both.
Where it's cheapest, where it's most expensive
Cheapest 4 states
- Mississippi · $21,600–$58,800
- Arkansas · $22,500–$61,400
- West Virginia · $22,500–$61,400
- Indiana · $23,200–$63,200
Most expensive 4 states
- California · $54,700–$149,200
- Hawaii · $51,500–$140,400
- New York · $45,100–$122,900
- Alaska · $45,100–$122,900
2026 kitchen remodel cost by state
| State | Mid-range total |
|---|---|
| Northeast | |
| Connecticut | $39,000–$106,200 |
| Maine | $34,800–$94,800 |
| Massachusetts | $43,100–$117,600 |
| New Hampshire | $36,700–$100,000 |
| New Jersey | $39,900–$108,800 |
| New York | $45,100–$122,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,600–$83,400 |
| Rhode Island | $38,300–$104,400 |
| Vermont | $36,700–$100,000 |
| Midwest | |
| Illinois | $29,600–$80,700 |
| Indiana | $23,200–$63,200 |
| Iowa | $25,100–$68,400 |
| Kansas | $24,500–$66,700 |
| Michigan | $26,100–$71,100 |
| Minnesota | $30,600–$83,400 |
| Missouri | $24,800–$67,600 |
| Nebraska | $25,400–$69,300 |
| North Dakota | $28,700–$78,100 |
| Ohio | $25,100–$68,400 |
| South Dakota | $26,700–$72,800 |
| Wisconsin | $28,700–$78,100 |
| South | |
| Alabama | $23,800–$64,900 |
| Arkansas | $22,500–$61,400 |
| Delaware | $32,800–$89,500 |
| Florida | $29,000–$79,000 |
| Georgia | $25,800–$70,200 |
| Kentucky | $24,200–$65,800 |
| Louisiana | $25,800–$70,200 |
| Maryland | $34,500–$93,900 |
| Mississippi | $21,600–$58,800 |
| North Carolina | $25,100–$68,400 |
| Oklahoma | $23,800–$64,900 |
| South Carolina | $24,800–$67,600 |
| Tennessee | $24,200–$65,800 |
| Texas | $27,700–$75,500 |
| Virginia | $29,600–$80,700 |
| West Virginia | $22,500–$61,400 |
| West | |
| Alaska | $45,100–$122,900 |
| Arizona | $32,200–$87,800 |
| California | $54,700–$149,200 |
| Colorado | $38,300–$104,400 |
| Hawaii | $51,500–$140,400 |
| Idaho | $31,600–$86,000 |
| Montana | $33,200–$90,400 |
| Nevada | $33,200–$90,400 |
| New Mexico | $29,000–$79,000 |
| Oregon | $36,700–$100,000 |
| Utah | $34,100–$93,000 |
| Washington | $40,600–$110,600 |
| Wyoming | $32,200–$87,800 |
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 kitchen remodel cost
Cabinet tier. The single biggest cost lever. Stock cabinets (Home Depot/Lowe's, IKEA, RTA) come in at $4,000–$10,000 for a typical kitchen. Semi-custom (Kraftmaid, Diamond, Schrock) is $10,000–$22,000. Full custom from a local cabinet shop is $25,000–$60,000+.
Countertop material. Laminate runs $25–$45/sq ft installed. Quartz is $55–$95. Granite is $50–$110. Natural marble (Calacatta, Statuario) starts at $90 and climbs past $250 for exotic slabs. For a 50-sq-ft kitchen, that's a $1,500–$12,000 spread on one line item.
Layout changes. Moving the sink adds $1,500–$3,000 in plumbing. Moving the range adds $500–$1,500 in gas/electrical. Removing a wall (load-bearing or not) is the single highest-impact change — engineering, beam, and re-finishing add $4,000–$15,000.
Appliance tier. Builder-grade package: $3,000–$5,000. Mid-tier (Bosch, KitchenAid): $6,000–$12,000. Pro-grade (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador): $20,000–$50,000+. Appliance cost is the easiest line for homeowners to flex up or down.
Local labor market. Finish carpentry, tile setting, and cabinet install crews are scarce in hot markets and rates can spike 20–35% above published wages. Read why local permit activity should be on your bid sheet to time your bid for soft cycles.
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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.