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Step 1 · Kitchen size
Small
Under 100 sq ft
Medium
100–150 sq ft
Large
150–250 sq ft
Extra Large
250+ sq ft
Step 2 · Remodel level
Cosmetic
Paint, hardware & fixtures — keep the existing layout and cabinet boxes.
Mid-Range
New cabinets, counters & appliances — same footprint, no wall moves.
High-End
Premium materials, custom touches, some layout changes.
Luxury
Full custom gut renovation, top-tier finishes throughout.
Step 3 · Materials
Stock: pre-made, off-the-shelf sizes — fastest and cheapest. Semi-custom: stock boxes with some size/style choices. Custom: built exactly to your kitchen — most expensive, longest lead time.
Laminate: budget-friendly, man-made surface. Granite: natural stone, needs occasional sealing. Quartz: engineered stone, very durable, low maintenance. Marble: premium natural stone, elegant but stains/scratches easily.
Basic: standard builder-grade appliances. Mid-range: recognized brands with more features. Premium: high-end or professional-grade appliances.
Step 4 · Location
We adjust the national base cost up or down by state to reflect typical differences in local construction labor rates, permitting/building-code complexity, and material costs — for example, high-cost markets like California, New York, and Hawaii tend to run well above the national number, while much of the Midwest and South runs below it. This is our own modeling estimate, not an official government or industry rate — always confirm with local contractor quotes.
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RemodelBudgetCalc.com
Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimate
Estimated Total Cost
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Cost per sq ft
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Based on your selected size & tier
Est. resale ROI
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Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report
Cost breakdown by category
How we calculated this number
About these estimates. Category weightings (cabinets, countertops, appliances, labor, flooring) are modeled on published kitchen-remodel cost breakdowns aggregated from industry sources including Angi/HomeAdvisor and CliqStudios. Material-tier and location adjustments are this calculator's own modeling assumptions for illustrative planning purposes — the state adjustment approximates typical regional labor/material cost differences and is not drawn from a single published dataset. ROI figures reference Zonda's Cost vs. Value Report, which tracks a "minor kitchen remodel" (cabinet refacing, new counters/appliances, same layout) separately from a "major/upscale" gut renovation — actual resale return depends heavily on your local market, so treat this as a directional estimate, not a guarantee, and confirm real pricing with local contractors.
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Minimalist
Transitional
Traditional
Color palette
White & Bright
Warm Wood Tones
Bold & Dark
Two-Tone
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