Kitchen Remodel Budget Calculator

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Kitchen sqft

Tier

Layout change premium

Contingency %

Total kitchen remodel

$46,000

Base remodel

$40,000

Contingency

$6,000

How the math works

200 sqft mid-range at $200/sqft = $40K. +15% contingency = $46K. Luxury tier at $500/sqft = $100K + $15K contingency = $115K.

Get 3 detailed line-item quotes. Reject contractors who won't break down labor vs materials. Contingency eats fast on cabinet orders that come in wrong.

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This Kitchen Remodel Budget Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for kitchen remodel budget. Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope. Appliance packages add $4K-$20K depending on grade. Typical mid-range stainless package: $5K-$8K. Professional/luxury (Wolf, Sub-Zero): $20K-$50K+. Plumbing fixtures and faucets run $400-$2,000 per fixture. Electrical upgrades commonly required to bring kitchen up to code (GFCI outlets every 4 ft on countertops, dedicated circuits for dishwasher and disposal). Factor $800-$3,500 for electrical in older homes.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope. Appliance packages add $4K-$20K depending on grade. Typical mid-range stainless package: $5K-$8K. Professional/luxury (Wolf, Sub-Zero): $20K-$50K+. Plumbing fixtures and faucets run $400-$2,000 per fixture. Electrical upgrades commonly required to bring kitchen up to code (GFCI outlets every 4 ft on countertops, dedicated circuits for dishwasher and disposal). Factor $800-$3,500 for electrical in older homes.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope. Appliance packages add $4K-$20K depending on grade. Typical mid-range stainless package: $5K-$8K. Professional/luxury (Wolf, Sub-Zero): $20K-$50K+. Plumbing fixtures and faucets run $400-$2,000 per fixture. Electrical upgrades commonly required to bring kitchen up to code (GFCI outlets every 4 ft on countertops, dedicated circuits for dishwasher and disposal). Factor $800-$3,500 for electrical in older homes.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.5K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-Kitchen remodels: $15K-$25K cosmetic, $25K-$60K mid-range, $60K-$150K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope. Appliance packages add $4K-$20K depending on grade. Typical mid-range stainless package: $5K-$8K. Professional/luxury (Wolf, Sub-Zero): $20K-$50K+. Plumbing fixtures and faucets run $400-$2,000 per fixture. Electrical upgrades commonly required to bring kitchen up to code (GFCI outlets every 4 ft on countertops, dedicated circuits for dishwasher and disposal). Factor $800-$3,500 for electrical in older homes.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope.50K+ luxury. Layout changes add $5K-$20K. This calculator sizes by tier and scope. Appliance packages add $4K-$20K depending on grade. Typical mid-range stainless package: $5K-$8K. Professional/luxury (Wolf, Sub-Zero): $20K-$50K+. Plumbing fixtures and faucets run $400-$2,000 per fixture. Electrical upgrades commonly required to bring kitchen up to code (GFCI outlets every 4 ft on countertops, dedicated circuits for dishwasher and disposal). Factor $800-$3,500 for electrical in older homes. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

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How to Use

Pick remodel tier and kitchen size.
Add layout-change premium if moving plumbing/gas/electrical.
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Frequently Asked Questions

ROI on kitchen remodel?

Mid-range minor remodel: 70-85% cost recovery at resale (NAR 2024). Luxury: 50-60%. Cosmetic refresh: 80-100%. Do the refresh before listing; skip the gut remodel if selling soon.

Biggest budget items?

Cabinets 30-40% of total. Counters 15-20%. Labor 20-30%. Appliances 10-15%. Everything else: electrical, plumbing, flooring, fixtures.

Layout changes?

Moving plumbing: $2K-$5K. Moving gas: $500-$1,500. Moving load-bearing wall: $5K-$15K. Avoid unless the gain is worth it. Most cost-effective: reface cabinets in existing layout.