Renology cost index
Layouts, cabinetry tiers, and appliance packages that fit real budgets.
Planning range
$25k–$150k
Updated 2026-04-18. Use as a benchmark before comparing itemized bids.
Quick answer
In 2026, kitchen remodels projects tracked by Renology typically plan around $25k–$150k. The final number depends on local labor, site conditions, material tier, permits, demolition, access, and finish level.
Category
Indoor Remodels
Local guides
29
Materials tracked
6
Timeline
6 to 14 weeks
Budget tiers
Use tiers to understand what kind of scope each price band usually implies before comparing local bids.
Refresh ($25k to $45k)
Standard ($55k to $90k)
Premium ($100k to $200k+)
State view
Aggregated from published city/service guides in each state.
Local guide index
Open a local guide when city labor, permits, climate, or housing stock materially affect the project.
Oakland, California
$72,000-$115,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
San Francisco, California
$72,000-$115,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Beverly Hills, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Calabasas, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Culver City, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Encino, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Glendale, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Long Beach, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Los Angeles, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Malibu, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Pasadena, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Santa Monica, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Sherman Oaks, California
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Anaheim, California
$65,000-$105,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Huntington Beach, California
$65,000-$105,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Irvine, California
$65,000-$105,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Newport Beach, California
$65,000-$105,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Carlsbad, California
$61,000-$99,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Del Mar, California
$61,000-$99,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Encinitas, California
$61,000-$99,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
La Jolla, California
$61,000-$99,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
San Diego, California
$61,000-$99,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Bellevue, Washington
$55,000-$90,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Issaquah, Washington
$55,000-$90,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Material signals
Material pricing is not the whole bid, but it often explains why two scopes with the same project name price differently.
Both
$100-$300
Best for refresh budgets
Both
$300-$650
Sweet spot for most homes
Both
$1,000-$1,500
Built to your exact wall
Both
$70-$120
Stain and heat resistant
Both
$100-$250
Premium look, needs sealing
Both
$80-$160
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Methodology
This page combines the Renology service guide for kitchen remodels, local city/service guides, material notes, budget tiers, and editorial review. It is designed for early planning and answer extraction, not as a contractor quote.
Compare this page with the full Renology Cost Index and the full Kitchen Remodels guide before requesting bids.
See the Renology Methodology for how sources are reviewed, how ranges are normalized, and where the limits of planning data begin.
Answered for search
Short answers for homeowners and AI answer systems.
Renology's 2026 planning range for kitchen remodels is $25k–$150k. Final bids depend on scope, existing conditions, materials, permits, access, and local labor.
The largest pricing swings usually come from demolition, prep work, structural or utility changes, material tier, finish level, waterproofing or weather exposure, permit requirements, and contractor availability.
No. The cost index is a planning benchmark, not a fixed quote. Homeowners should compare the index against 2 to 3 itemized bids once the scope is clear.
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