Home renovation cost calculator
Pick a project and your state to get a localized installed cost range, adjusted for budget or high-end scope. Free, instant, no signup.
Short answer
A mid-range kitchen remodel runs about $15,000–$40,000 nationally, a bathroom $8,000–$25,000, a roof replacement $8,000–$20,000. Costs run 15–35% higher in the Northeast and West Coast and 10–15% lower in the South — so the same kitchen costs about 40% more in California than Mississippi.
Kitchen remodel
$15k–40k
national mid
Bathroom
$8k–25k
full remodel
Northeast/West
+15–35%
vs national
South
−10–15%
vs national
Cabinets, counters, appliances, fixtures. Pick your state to localize the estimate.
Estimated cost (national)
$15,000–$40,000
Typical: $27,500 · midrange scope
A planning range, not a bid. Costs shift with your exact scope, materials, home condition, permits, and local labor. The Northeast and West Coast run well above the national average; the South below. Always get itemized quotes from licensed contractors.
2026 national renovation cost ranges
| Project | National range (2026) | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel (midrange) | $15,000–$40,000 | Cabinets, counters, appliances, fixtures |
| Minor kitchen refresh | $10,000–$20,000 | Reface cabinets, new counters + appliances |
| Bathroom remodel | $8,000–$25,000 | Full gut, tile, vanity, fixtures |
| Roof replacement | $8,000–$20,000 | Tear-off + architectural shingles |
| Window replacement (whole house) | $8,000–$22,000 | ~10 windows installed |
| Siding replacement | $10,000–$28,000 | Vinyl or fiber-cement, whole house |
| Exterior painting | $3,000–$8,000 | Prep + two coats, average home |
| Interior painting (whole house) | $3,000–$9,000 | Walls, ceilings, trim |
| New flooring (main level) | $4,000–$14,000 | LVP to hardwood, ~1,000 sq ft |
| Basement finishing | $20,000–$45,000 | Framing, drywall, egress, flooring |
| HVAC replacement | $7,000–$14,000 | Furnace + AC or heat pump |
| Furnace replacement | $3,000–$7,000 | Gas or electric furnace |
| Water heater replacement | $1,200–$3,800 | Tank or tankless, installed |
| Electrical panel upgrade | $1,500–$4,000 | 200-amp service |
| Solar panel system | $15,000–$30,000 | Before the 30% tax credit |
| Room addition | $25,000–$75,000 | Bump-out to full room, per project |
| Detached garage | $20,000–$55,000 | 2-car, built new |
| Deck addition | $4,000–$15,000 | Wood to composite, ~200 sq ft |
| Fence installation | $2,500–$9,000 | Wood or vinyl, average yard |
| Driveway replacement | $3,000–$12,000 | Gravel to concrete/pavers |
| Landscaping project | $3,000–$16,000 | Plantings, hardscape, grading |
Typical 2026 installed ranges for a mid-range scope, compiled from public cost data — estimates, not quotes. Your state shifts these figures by its regional cost multiplier (see how it works below); always get local bids for a real price.
Cost by project
Renovation cost by state
How we calculate this
Every estimate on this page comes from one dataset — a national installed-cost range per project, adjusted for where you live. Here is the exact math:
- National range. each project carries a typical 2026 installed cost range for a mid-range scope (the table above), compiled from public remodeling cost data.
- State multiplier. your state maps to a regional cost multiplier (0.85 for the cheapest states up to 1.35 for Hawaii; 1.00 = national average) reflecting local labor and material costs.
- Your estimate. national range × state multiplier, rounded. A $15,000–$40,000 kitchen remodel becomes roughly $19,200–$51,200 in California (×1.28).
Assumptions
- Mid-range scope and finishes — luxury materials or structural surprises push costs above the high end.
- One statewide multiplier; costs inside a state vary by metro (a metro-level index is the planned upgrade).
- Ranges are planning estimates, not bids — contractor quotes are the only real price.
Last reviewed: July 12, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home renovation cost?
It depends on the project and where you live. A mid-range kitchen remodel runs about $15,000–$40,000 nationally, a bathroom $8,000–$25,000, a roof replacement $8,000–$20,000. Costs run 15–35% higher in the Northeast and West Coast and lower in the South. Pick a project and your state above for a localized range.
Why do renovation costs vary by state?
Labor rates and material prices differ a lot by region. The same project can cost 40% more in California or the Northeast than in the rural South. This calculator applies a state regional cost index to a national baseline so the estimate reflects your area.
What is the difference between budget and high-end?
The quality tier reflects your finish level — stock vs. custom cabinets, laminate vs. stone counters, builder-grade vs. designer fixtures. Budget scope runs about 20% below the mid-range figure; high-end can run 40% above. The calculator lets you switch tiers.
Is this a quote?
No — it's a planning range, not a bid. Real cost depends on your exact scope, your home's condition, permits, and local contractor pricing. Use it to set a budget and sanity-check quotes, then get at least three itemized bids from licensed pros.