Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Budget Calculator

Room

Kitchen$25k–$190k national rangeBathroom$6.5k–$95k national range

Kitchen scope

Minor remodel, midrange (reface cabinets, new counters & appliances)$25k–$32k national, typical $28.5kMajor remodel, midrange (new cabinets, full renovation)$70k–$95k national, typical $82.8kMajor remodel, upscale (custom cabinets, high-end everything)$140k–$190k national, typical $164k

Contingency reserve

Added on top for surprises behind walls and change orders. 10–20% is common planning advice.

Total budget incl. 10% contingency

Major kitchen remodel, midrange · national average prices

Typical project + contingencyMiddle of the range

Contingency reserve10% of base · $7,000 – $9,500

Largest item: Cabinets & hardware29% of base · $20,300 – $27,550

Cost vs Value figures are national averages for a specific, defined project (e.g. a typical 200 sq ft kitchen). Your room size, finishes and layout changes can move the cost a lot — get at least three local quotes.

Key takeaways

Cabinets & hardware is the largest line item at about 29% ($20,300 – $27,550).
The 10% contingency reserve adds $7,000 – $9,500 on top of the base budget.
The major, upscale scope would cost about 2× this budget.

Kitchen budget by line item

Cabinets & hardware29%$20,300 – $27,550
Installation labor17%$11,900 – $16,150
Appliances & ventilation14%$9,800 – $13,300
Countertops10%$7,000 – $9,500
Flooring7%$4,900 – $6,650
Lighting5%$3,500 – $4,750
Walls & ceilings5%$3,500 – $4,750
Design fees4%$2,800 – $3,800
Faucets & plumbing4%$2,800 – $3,800
Doors & windows4%$2,800 – $3,800
Other1%$700 – $950
Contingency reserve (10%)Added on top$7,000 – $9,500
Total$77,000 – $104,500

Kitchen budget by scope

Typical budget by line item

Detailed numbers

Typical budget split
Line item	Share	Typical	Range
Cabinets & hardware	29%	$24,010	$20,300 – $27,550
Installation labor	17%	$14,075	$11,900 – $16,150
Appliances & ventilation	14%	$11,591	$9,800 – $13,300
Countertops	10%	$8,279	$7,000 – $9,500
Flooring	7%	$5,796	$4,900 – $6,650
Lighting	5%	$4,140	$3,500 – $4,750
Walls & ceilings	5%	$4,140	$3,500 – $4,750
Design fees	4%	$3,312	$2,800 – $3,800
Faucets & plumbing	4%	$3,312	$2,800 – $3,800
Doors & windows	4%	$3,312	$2,800 – $3,800
Other	1%	$828	$700 – $950

The percentage splits are editorial estimates based on commonly cited cost-guide breakdowns, not a single published survey. Your quotes will differ.

Show the math

Base range = $70,000 – $95,000 (Major kitchen remodel, midrange) × 1 local factor = $70,000 – $95,000
Typical = $82,793 × 1 = $82,793
Each line item = base × its share (rounded to cents, remainders distributed so lines add up exactly)
Contingency = 10% × base = $7,000 – $9,500
Total = $77,000 – $104,500

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Budget Calculator · BuildCalc

Prices & assumptionsNational typical prices