Bathroom remodel cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (45 sq ft)
- $4,250 – $21,000
- Per sq ft
- $89.50 – $448
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $14,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #236
- 1 = most expensive
Cape Coral homeowners pay roughly $4,250 to $21,000 to remodel a bathroom at 45 sq ft, or $89.50 to $448 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cape Coral is 10% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $24.85 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 19% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 45 sq ft in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$9,250 to $15,900
About $197 to $340 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,300 | $7,400 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $7,900 |
| Permits and fees | $390 | $630 |
| Total | $9,250 | $15,900 |
Cost breakdown for 45 sq ft in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $5,850 | $9,750 | 46% |
| Labor | $2,100 | $6,250 | $10,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $200 | $510 | $820 | 4% |
| Total | $4,250 | $12,600 | $21,000 | 100% |
Where the Cape Coral price comes from
Labor is 50% of the midpoint bill here, against 53% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (25%), tile and stone setters (25%), carpenters (20%), electricians (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Cape Coral the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cape Coral metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 45 sq ft comes to $5,850, compared with $6,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.3) and land at $200 to $820.
Bathroom remodel: what moves the price in Cape Coral
Size
HomeGuide's average-size bathroom comes to $3,500-$25,000+; per square foot it's $100-$500.
Tile
New tile costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and regrouting runs $7-$28 per square foot.
Moving plumbing
Keeping the toilet, tub and vanity in place keeps plumbing costs down. Moving them does not.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Cape Coral is 0.84 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 25%) the local median is $24.85 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.60 and $31.69 an hour. BLS counts 1,950 of them working in the area, 64.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 25%) the local median is $22.43 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.52 and $28.26 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 7.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.66 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 86.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.85 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.07 and $29.49 an hour. About 2,140 work in the metro. That is 70.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.63 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $23.78 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 26.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.52 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $23.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,520 of them working in the area, 49.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($21.60) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 3.3% or 1.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 304,790 jobs in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area. That makes it the 83rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 25% | $21.60 | $24.85 | $31.69 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 25% | $18.52 | $22.43 | $28.26 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 20% | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.07 | $27.85 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.07 | $22.63 | $23.78 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 10% | $19.01 | $22.52 | $23.39 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Cape Coral against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (45 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group at $13,500. Lakeland is the cheapest at $12,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $4,250 – $21,200 | $12,700 | +1% |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $4,400 – $21,800 | $13,100 | +4% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −2% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +2% |
| United States | $4,700 – $23,300 | $14,000 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Cape Coral comes in at #236 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $18,400; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $11,600 (midpoints, 45 sq ft). Statewide, Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,550 – $22,400 | $13,500 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $4,250 – $21,100 | $12,700 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $4,250 – $21,000 | $12,600 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,800 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,300 – $21,300 | $12,800 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $4,150 – $20,600 | $12,400 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Cape Coral's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $4,300 – $21,400 | $12,900 | +2% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,400 – $21,700 | $13,100 | +4% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,500 – $22,300 | $13,400 | +6% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,800 – $23,900 | $14,300 | +14% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: bathroom remodel pricing in Cape Coral
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cape Coral wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,250 to $10,900
Cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring
Standard
$9,250 to $15,900
Full remodel with new tub or shower and tile
Premium
$14,300 to $21,000
Primary bath, custom tile, layout change
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| half bath (20 sq ft) | $2,000 – $5,100 | $4,350 – $7,450 | $6,650 – $9,750 |
| small full bath (40 sq ft) | $3,800 – $9,750 | $8,250 – $14,200 | $12,800 – $18,700 |
| average bath (60 sq ft) | $5,600 – $14,400 | $12,200 – $21,100 | $18,800 – $27,700 |
| primary bath (100 sq ft) | $9,150 – $23,700 | $20,100 – $34,700 | $31,000 – $45,600 |
Planning more than one job in Cape Coral?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cape Coral's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and shower pan −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Bathroom remodel in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in Cape Coral?
For 45 sq ft, expect $4,250 to $21,000 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,250 to $15,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for bathroom remodel in Cape Coral?
About $89.50 to $448 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $200 to $820 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $100 to $500.
+Is bathroom remodel cheaper in Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 45 sq ft there is $12,700, which is 1% more than Cape Coral ($12,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $6,250 out of $12,600. Materials are 46% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 53%.
+What would average bath (60 sq ft) cost in Cape Coral?
$5,600 to $27,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does bathroom remodel need a permit in Cape Coral?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $200 to $820 for fees in the Cape Coral area (our national range of $200 to $800 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for bathroom remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($12,800 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $24.85 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.60 to $31.69.
+What do basic and premium bathroom remodel work cost in Cape Coral?
For 45 sq ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $10,900 and premium work $14,300 to $21,000. Basic means: cosmetic refresh: vanity, fixtures, paint, flooring. Premium means: primary bath, custom tile, layout change.
Bathroom remodel near Cape Coral
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 45% of the installed price, from Cost to Renovate's mid-range split for bathroom projects (50% labor, 45% materials, 5% permits and design). Their sample is their own guides, not a survey of contractors, so treat the split as approximate.