Renovation Cost Calculator
Estimate kitchen, bathroom, whole house, basement, or room renovation cost. Enter square footage, finish quality, and region to get a total cost estimate with a materials vs labor breakdown.
Estimated Renovation Cost
Average Renovation Cost per Sq Ft
National-average estimates used in this calculator, by finish tier:
| Room Type | Budget | Mid-Range | High-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $100/sq ft | $200/sq ft | $400/sq ft |
| Bathroom | $150/sq ft | $250/sq ft | $450/sq ft |
| Whole House | $20/sq ft | $50/sq ft | $100/sq ft |
| Basement | $25/sq ft | $50/sq ft | $90/sq ft |
| Living Room / General Room | $20/sq ft | $40/sq ft | $80/sq ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate renovation cost?
Renovation cost = Area (sq ft) × Cost per sq ft for your renovation type and finish quality. Cost per sq ft varies widely by room: kitchens and bathrooms cost far more per sq ft than living rooms or whole-house renovations because of plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, and fixtures packed into a small footprint. Multiply by a regional cost factor to adjust for your local labor market.
How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
A kitchen renovation typically runs $100–$400+ per sq ft depending on finish level. A 150 sq ft kitchen at a mid-range finish (~$200/sq ft) costs roughly $30,000, while the same kitchen at a budget finish (~$100/sq ft) costs around $15,000, and at a high-end/luxury finish (~$400/sq ft) can exceed $60,000.
How much does a bathroom renovation cost?
Bathroom renovations run roughly $150–$450 per sq ft — often the highest cost-per-sq-ft of any room because of plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and fixtures in a small space. A typical 50 sq ft bathroom at mid-range finish (~$250/sq ft) costs around $12,500.
How much does it cost to renovate a whole house?
Whole-house renovations typically cost $20–$100 per sq ft on average, much lower per sq ft than kitchens or bathrooms since most of the space (bedrooms, living areas, hallways) is far cheaper to renovate. A 2,000 sq ft home at a mid-range finish (~$50/sq ft) runs approximately $100,000, though gut renovations with structural work can run considerably higher.
What percentage of renovation cost is labor vs materials?
As a general rule, labor accounts for roughly 55% of renovation cost and materials about 45%, though this shifts based on project type — high-end material choices (marble, custom cabinetry) push the materials share higher, while structural or plumbing-heavy work pushes the labor share higher.
What factors affect renovation cost the most?
Finish quality (budget vs luxury fixtures/materials) has the biggest swing — often 3-4x between tiers. Other major factors: your region's labor cost, whether plumbing or electrical needs to be relocated, structural changes (moving walls), permit requirements, and whether you're doing a cosmetic refresh vs a full gut renovation.