Real Virginia cost ranges, not a national guess.
Costs in Virginia track the national average closely enough to be a useful baseline. Virginia's renovation index is 103% of the national average, with a mid-range kitchen near ~$25,750, a bathroom near ~$12,360, and a full gut remodel near ~$113/sqft.
The mid-range numbers for Virginia: ~$25,750 kitchen, ~$12,360 bathroom, ~$113/sqft full gut. Treat those as a starting point, not a quote, whether you're near Virginia Beach or Richmond. Quotes out of Virginia Beach and Richmond rarely match, so a statewide number is only a starting point.
Set aside 15% of your Virginia budget as contingency, collect three itemized quotes, and treat moving plumbing or load-bearing walls as an expensive choice rather than a default. Virginia pricing swings on three things: contractor demand, permit complexity, and the age of the home.
A full gut renovation in Virginia runs near ~$113 per square foot for mid-range finishes.
Virginia runs at about 103% of the national renovation cost average right now.
Yes. Virginia Beach and Richmond rarely quote the same job at the same price, and rural Virginia can differ from both.
Plan on 15% above your Virginia estimate for what shows up once the walls open.