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Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
By Jessica Martinez
Choose a remodel scope and a kitchen size to estimate total project cost, from a cabinet refresh to a full gut with a layout change.
Choose a remodel scope and a kitchen size to estimate total project cost, from a cabinet refresh to a full gut with a layout change.
Planning figure only. Cabinet and appliance choices move this more than anything else.
The calculator starts from a base cost tied to your remodel scope, minor update, mid-range remodel, or major remodel, then multiplies that base by a size factor tied to your kitchen's square footage. Small kitchens scale the total down, large kitchens scale it up, and the result is rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. A typical range is then built at 80 percent to 130 percent of that total to allow for cabinet and counter grade.
The exact figures wired into the tool above:
| Remodel scope | Base cost used |
|---|---|
| Minor update | $15,000 |
| Mid-range remodel | $35,000 |
| Major remodel | $75,000 |
| Kitchen size | Multiplier applied |
|---|---|
| Small (under 100 sqft) | ×0.7 |
| Average (100 to 200 sqft) | ×1.0 |
| Large (over 200 sqft) | ×1.4 |
Total cost equals scope base multiplied by size factor, rounded to the nearest $1,000. The range shown runs 80 percent to 130 percent of that total.
With the defaults left in place, mid-range remodel and an average-size kitchen, the base cost is $35,000 and the size multiplier is 1.0, so the total comes out to $35,000 exactly. The range shown runs from $28,000 to $45,500. Swap to a large kitchen at the same scope and the multiplier of 1.4 pushes the total to $49,000, with the range moving up proportionally. That single dropdown change is worth more than $10,000 in this example, which is why size matters as much as scope when you're setting a first budget.
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Cabinets and countertops together account for 40 to 60 percent of a kitchen remodel budget, more than any other line item. Semi-custom cabinets run two to three times the cost of stock boxes, and that decision alone can shift a mid-range remodel toward either end of its range. Stone counters cost more than laminate but less than a full layout change, which is the other major lever: moving the sink, range, or refrigerator brings in new rough plumbing, gas lines, and electrician time before a single cabinet goes in. Labor rates vary by market, so treat the figures here as national midpoints and adjust for your city once bids start coming in.
The calculator's three scope tiers run $15,000 for a minor update, $35,000 for a mid-range remodel, and $75,000 for a major remodel with a layout change, before the size adjustment is applied. An average-size kitchen uses those figures directly; smaller or larger kitchens scale the total up or down.
Cabinets and countertops together typically make up 40 to 60 percent of a kitchen remodel budget. Semi-custom cabinets run two to three times the cost of stock boxes, and that single choice moves the total more than almost anything else on the job.
Yes. The calculator applies a size multiplier of 0.7 for a small kitchen, 1.0 for an average kitchen, and 1.4 for a large one. That means the same scope tier can swing by roughly plus or minus 30 to 40 percent just based on square footage.
Yes. Treat this number as a planning baseline, not a bid. Get a couple of local contractor quotes and compare scope line by line, since two bids at the same price can cover very different work.