Minor Remodel ($10k to $20k)
$10k to $20k
- - Touches most or all of the kitchen, with lower-end materials
- - Appliance upgrades
- - New faucet and a new backsplash
- - Walls repainted
Renology cost index
Kitchen Remodels Cost Index 2026
Layouts, cabinetry tiers, and appliance packages that fit real budgets.
Reviewed by Dror Gigi. Updated 2026-09-26.
Quick answer
In 2026, Renology's published kitchen remodels cost guides put the planning range at $55k to $115k. The final number depends on local labor, site conditions, material tier, permits, demolition, access, and finish level.
Category
Indoor Remodels
Local guides
9
Materials tracked
6
Timeline
6 to 9 weeks
Budget tiers
Kitchen Remodels budget levels
Use tiers to understand what kind of scope each price band usually implies before comparing local bids.
Major Remodel ($20k to $65k)
$20k to $65k
- - Custom cabinets with upscale hardware
- - Energy-efficient built-ins and a commercial-style range
- - A seating island and a coffee station
- - New flooring and light fixtures
Total Makeover ($65k to $130k+)
$65k to $130k
- - Kitchen gutted
- - Layout changed, walls knocked down
- - New plumbing pipes and hookups
- - Electrical rewired for appliances and lighting
State view
Kitchen Remodels ranges by state
Aggregated from published city/service guides in each state.
Local guide index
City-level kitchen remodels ranges
Open a local guide when city labor, permits, climate, or housing stock materially affect the project.
San Francisco, California
Kitchen Remodel Cost in San Francisco (2026)
$72,000-$115,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Calabasas, California
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Calabasas (2026)
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Encino, California
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Encino (2026)
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Los Angeles, California
Kitchen Remodeling in Los Angeles: Contractors, Permits and Timeline (2026)
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Malibu, California
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Malibu (2026)
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Pasadena, California
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Pasadena (2026)
$66,000-$110,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
San Diego, California
Kitchen Remodel Cost in San Diego (2026)
$61,000-$99,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Issaquah, Washington
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Issaquah (2026)
$55,000-$90,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Seattle, Washington
Kitchen Remodel Cost in Seattle (2026)
$55,000-$90,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Material signals
Materials that move the budget
Material pricing is not the whole bid, but it often explains why two scopes with the same project name price differently.
Both
Stock cabinets
$100 to $400
Pre-built units in limited sizes and styles
Both
Semi-custom cabinets
$150 to $700
More styles, finishes and options than stock
Both
Custom cabinets
$500 to $1,200
Built for the kitchen's exact shape and layout
Both
Quartz counters
$15 to $70
Engineered stone
Both
Marble counters
$15 to $190
Natural stone; ask about sealing and etching
Both
Ceramic or porcelain counters
$1 to $40
Heat-resistant; can scratch and etch
Methodology
How this cost index is built
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
Kitchen Remodels cost FAQ
Short answers for homeowners and AI answer systems.
How much does kitchen remodels cost in 2026?
Renology's 2026 planning range for kitchen remodels is $55k to $115k. Final bids depend on scope, existing conditions, materials, permits, access, and local labor.
What changes the price of kitchen remodels most?
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.
Are these numbers contractor quotes?
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.
Related indexes
Compare nearby project types
Related service indexes help homeowners understand tradeoffs before locking scope.