Major Kitchen Remodel
Project description
Mid-range
Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with design and installation of a functional layout of new cabinets, laminate countertops, and standard double-tub stainless steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system, built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposer, and custom lighting. Add new resilient floor. Finish with painted walls, trim, and ceiling. Include 30 linear feet of semi-custom wood cabinets, including a 3-by-5-foot island.
| Mid-range |
| Market | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
| National Average | $43,804 | $33,101 | 74.9% |
| Atlanta | 41,547 | 34,357 | 82.7 |
| Boston | 46,664 | 55,000 | 117.9 |
| Buffalo, N.Y. | 43,318 | 14,000 | 32.3 |
| Chicago | 48,060 | 47,000 | 97.8 |
| Cincinnati | 43,453 | 26,343 | 60.6 |
| Cleveland | 45,527 | 28,500 | 62.6 |
| Columbus, Ohio | 43,004 | 21,429 | 49.8 |
| Dallas | 41,007 | 26,500 | 64.6 |
| Denver | 42,112 | 28,000 | 66.5 |
| Detroit | 45,937 | 27,950 | 60.8 |
| Houston | 41,912 | 28,791 | 68.7 |
| Indianapolis | 43,265 | 26,208 | 60.6 |
| Kansas City, Mo. | 43,272 | 27,000 | 62.4 |
| Los Angeles | 46,990 | 40,667 | 86.5 |
| Miami | 40,610 | 48,700 | 119.9 |
| Milwaukee | 45,061 | 28,425 | 63.1 |
| Minneapolis | 48,161 | 50,333 | 104.5 |
| New Orleans | 40,772 | 30,680 | 75.2 |
| New York | 47,592 | 50,800 | 106.7 |
| Norfolk, Va. | 38,363 | 22,333 | 58.2 |
| Orlando, Fla. | 40,132 | 25,822 | 64.3 |
| Philadelphia | 46,531 | 26,750 | 57.5 |
| Phoenix | 42,080 | 22,909 | 54.4 |
| Pittsburgh | 43,999 | 22,425 | 51.0 |
| Portland, Ore. | 44,075 | 31,778 | 72.1 |
| Providence, R.I. | 44,319 | 35,000 | 79.0 |
| St. Louis | 46,261 | 31,075 | 67.2 |
| Sacramento, Calif. | 44,561 | 32,143 | 72.1 |
| Salt Lake City | 40,761 | 18,456 | 45.3 |
| San Antonio | 40,967 | 26,014 | 63.5 |
| San Diego | 46,163 | 43,764 | 94.8 |
| San Francisco | 49,962 | 66,447 | 133.0 |
| Seattle | 46,352 | 40,619 | 87.6 |
| Tampa, Fla. | 39,759 | 26,053 | 65.5 |
| Washington, D.C. | 40,605 | 46,250 | 113.9 |
Upscale
Update outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet of custom cherry cabinets and stone countertops with imported ceramic tile backsplash. Include built-in refrigerator, cooktop, and 36-inch commercial-grade range and vent hood; built-in warming drawer; trash compactor; and built-in combination microwave and convection oven. Install high-end undermount sink with designer faucets and built-in water filtration system. Add new general and task lighting, including low-voltage undercabinet lights. Install cork flooring, cherry trim.
| Upscale |
| Market | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
| National Average | $68,962 | $56,711 | 79.6% |
| Atlanta | 68,510 | 58,310 | 85.1 |
| Boston | 73,881 | 73,333 | 99.3 |
| Buffalo, N.Y. | 70,363 | 37,333 | 53.1 |
| Chicago | 75,385 | 67,250 | 89.2 |
| Cincinnati | 70,737 | 48,228 | 68.2 |
| Cleveland | 72,708 | 52,500 | 72.2 |
| Columbus, Ohio | 70,306 | 34,500 | 49.1 |
| Dallas | 68,162 | 45,000 | 66.0 |
| Denver | 68,984 | 51,000 | 73.9 |
| Detroit | 72,984 | 65,000 | 89.1 |
| Houston | 69,133 | 52,296 | 75.6 |
| Indianapolis | 70,507 | 43,083 | 61.1 |
| Kansas City, Mo. | 70,388 | 55,000 | 78.1 |
| Los Angeles | 74,171 | 67,000 | 90.3 |
| Miami | 67,825 | 94,375 | 139.1 |
| Milwaukee | 72,209 | 50,463 | 69.9 |
| Minneapolis | 75,352 | 90,333 | 119.9 |
| New Orleans | 67,730 | 55,500 | 81.9 |
| New York | 76,084 | 82,571 | 108.5 |
| Norfolk, Va. | 65,418 | 45,000 | 68.8 |
| Orlando, Fla. | 67,218 | 51,500 | 76.6 |
| Philadelphia | 73,810 | 19,000 | 25.7 |
| Phoenix | 69,060 | 42,727 | 61.9 |
| Pittsburgh | 71,201 | 37,455 | 52.6 |
| Portland, Ore. | 70,828 | 50,778 | 71.7 |
| Providence, R.I. | 71,679 | 65,000 | 90.7 |
| St. Louis | 73,693 | 55,419 | 75.2 |
| Sacramento, Calif. | 71,698 | 47,857 | 66.7 |
| Salt Lake City | 67,905 | 40,656 | 59.9 |
| San Antonio | 68,238 | 43,254 | 63.4 |
| San Diego | 73,475 | 73,956 | 100.7 |
| San Francisco | 77,301 | 104,265 | 134.9 |
| Seattle | 73,664 | 65,088 | 88.4 |
| Tampa, Fla. | 67,036 | 53,053 | 79.1 |
| Washington, D.C. | 66,466 | 66,803 | 100.5 |