Kitchen — 1-3 weeks
How Much Does a Minor Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2026?
Cosmetic updates: cabinet refacing, new countertops, backsplash, hardware, and paint. Keeping existing layout.
National Average
$15,000
for 120 sq ft
Low: $9,000High: $24,000
Calculate for Your Size & StateCost Breakdown
Labor (35%)
$5,250
Materials (65%)
$9,750
Cost per sq ft
$125
What's Typically Included
Cabinet refacing or painting
New countertops
Backsplash tile
Updated hardware
Paint
New faucet
Minor Kitchen Remodel Cost by State
Based on 120 sq ft. Prices reflect regional labor and material cost differences.
MS
$11,400
AR
$11,700
WV
$12,000
AL
$12,300
OK
$12,300
KY
$12,600
SC
$12,600
LA
$12,750
SD
$12,750
TN
$12,750
KS
$12,900
IA
$13,050
GA
$13,200
IN
$13,200
MO
$13,200
NE
$13,200
NM
$13,200
NC
$13,200
OH
$13,500
TX
$13,500
ID
$13,800
MI
$13,800
ND
$13,800
WY
$13,800
AZ
$14,250
FL
$14,250
MT
$14,250
UT
$14,250
WI
$14,250
DE
$15,300
ME
$15,300
MN
$15,300
NV
$15,300
PA
$15,300
VA
$15,300
IL
$15,750
CO
$16,200
NH
$16,200
OR
$16,200
VT
$16,200
MD
$16,500
RI
$16,800
WA
$17,250
CT
$18,000
NJ
$18,300
MA
$18,750
NY
$19,200
CA
$19,500
AK
$20,250
DC
$20,250
HI
$21,750
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