2026 Cost Data
How much does kitchen remodel cost in 2026?
The U.S. average is $23,230, typically $19,802 to $26,375. Independent, source-built cost data, free to cite. See the citation block below.
Data Verified: May 2026 · Next Update: June 2026 · Version: 2026.Q2
$23,230
National Average
$19,802
Typical Low
$26,375
Typical High
5
Metros Tracked
Key Findings
What the 2026 data shows.
- The 2026 U.S. average kitchen remodel cost is $23,230, with a typical range of $19,802 to $26,375.
- Across the 5 metros TheFatBook tracks, Austin is the lowest at $21,339 and Chicago is the highest at $26,866.
- Figures are modeled from BLS wages, Craftsman labor hours, FRED material indices, and verified permit fees, not survey self-reports or scraped quotes.
How this number is calculated
TheFatBook models kitchen remodeling from Craftsman labor hours, BLS regional wages, burden, PPI-adjusted materials, permit data where available, and contractor overhead benchmarks. Cost index version: 2026.Q2. Updated May 2026.
Sources: BLS, NKBA, Remodeling Magazine, Craftsman
Reviewed by: Leonard "Chuck" Thompson
Read methodology →Kitchen Remodel Cost by Metro
Tracked markets.
| Metro | Average | Range | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $21,339 | $18,103 – $24,303 | -8% vs national |
| Atlanta | $21,563 | $18,223 – $24,620 | -7% vs national |
| Phoenix | $22,456 | $19,148 – $25,491 | -3% vs national |
| Denver | $24,364 | $20,784 – $27,649 | +5% vs national |
| Chicago | $26,866 | $22,964 – $30,449 | +16% vs national |
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APA
Olson, D. (2026). Average Kitchen Remodel Cost (2026 Data). TheFatBook. https://thefatbook.com/kitchen-remodeling/stats/
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Olson, David. "Average Kitchen Remodel Cost (2026 Data)." TheFatBook, 2026, thefatbook.com/kitchen-remodeling/stats.
Chicago
Olson, David. "Average Kitchen Remodel Cost (2026 Data)." TheFatBook. Accessed June 6, 2026. https://thefatbook.com/kitchen-remodeling/stats/.
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Source: <a href="https://thefatbook.com/kitchen-remodeling/stats/">Average Kitchen Remodel Cost (2026 Data) — TheFatBook</a>Data Sources Used On This Page
- Independent FatBook v3 cost index for Kitchen Remodel cost data.
- BLS OEWS wage inputs (https://www.bls.gov/oes/) and FRED PPI material inflation (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/) references.
- Craftsman labor-hour references and contractor overhead benchmarks.
- Verified permit/source data from PermitCalculator.com and permits_compiled where available.
Cost-index version: 2026.Q2
Updated: May 2026
Sources: BLS, NKBA, Remodeling Magazine, Craftsman
Reviewed by: Leonard "Chuck" Thompson
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Cost index built by David Olson, Founder of TheFatBook · Methodology reviewed by Leonard "Chuck" Thompson, LC Thompson Construction Co., Owner (retired) · 2026.Q2