⚡ Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculator
free🍳 Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculator (US 2026)
Enter your kitchen size and choices — get a line-item cost range with regional labor adjustments.
sq ft
Estimated cabinets: 23 LF · Countertop: ~48 sq ft · Backsplash: ~23 sq ft
2. Cabinets
3. Countertops
4. Appliance Package
Full suite: range/cooktop, fridge, dishwasher, microwave (installed). Prices are national retail — no regional adjustment.
5. Renovation Scope
GC labor, demo, plumbing & electrical changes, drywall, painting, permits. Separate from cabinet/counter install labor above.
6. Kitchen Flooring
7. Backsplash
Adjusts all labor costs (except appliances) based on local wage data. Source: RSMeans, BLS OES 2024.
Estimated Total Cost
$21.5k – $50k
$119–$278 per sq ft
Line-item Breakdown
Cabinets
23 LF × $260–$600/LF
$6k–$13.8k
Countertops
~48 sq ft × $80–$155/sq ft
$3.8k–$7.4k
Appliances
Samsung, LG, Bosch 300 series
$5.5k–$12k
Labor / GC Scope
Standard remodel
$5.5k–$15k
Backsplash
~23 sq ft × Subway / mosaic
$805–$1.8k
Total estimate$21.5k–$50k
⚠ Not included in estimate
- • Sink & faucet ($300–$4,000)
- • Lighting / under-cabinet lights ($400–$3,500)
- • Range hood / vent ($300–$3,000+)
- • Structural engineer (load-bearing walls)
- • 10–15% contingency buffer (strongly recommended)
📈 Resale ROI — Cost vs. Value 2025
Minor remodel (~$27k avg)~86% ROI
Major mid-range (~$78k avg)~50% ROI
Major upscale (~$154k avg)~38% ROI
Source: Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report 2025. ROI = recouped value at resale, not including enjoyment value.
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