Kitchen remodel cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $19,800 – $33,800
- Per sq ft
- $161 – $268
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #25
- 1 = most expensive
Sacramento homeowners pay roughly $19,800 to $33,800 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $161 to $268 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Sacramento is 7% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$24,000 to $29,600
About $193 to $236 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $5,150 | $6,300 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,300 |
| Total | $24,000 | $29,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 75% |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,750 | $7,200 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 4% |
| Total | $19,800 | $26,800 | $33,800 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Sacramento wages are 1.15 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Sacramento metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $20,000, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.7) and land at $530 to $1,600.
Sacramento: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Sacramento 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
$19,800 to $25,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,000 to $29,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,200 to $33,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,600 – $21,300 | $20,200 – $24,900 | $23,700 – $28,400 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $19,800 – $25,400 | $24,000 – $29,600 | $28,200 – $33,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $32,700 – $41,700 | $39,500 – $48,500 | $46,200 – $55,200 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $48,800 – $62,100 | $58,800 – $72,100 | $68,800 – $82,100 |
Is Sacramento cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Napa is the priciest of the group at $27,300. Chico is the cheapest at $26,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | −1% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +1% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,400 | −2% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,300 | +2% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | level |
| California (statewide) | $20,100 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Sacramento comes in at #25 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Sacramento is 2% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $21,200 – $36,100 | $28,700 | +7% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $19,100 – $32,600 | $25,800 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $20,700 – $35,200 | $28,000 | +4% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Sacramento's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | −10% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −11% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −11% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −10% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Sacramento
Cabinets
In a 10x10 kitchen, cabinets alone are $3,000-$11,000 for stock or semi-custom and up to $26,500 for fully custom.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
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 Sacramento is 1.15 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $35.79 an hour, which is 23% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.45 and $40.70 an hour. BLS counts 9,730 of them working in the area, 90.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $35.98 an hour, 18% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.35 and $47.18 an hour. About 6,340 work in the metro. That is 58.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $31.35 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $41.03 an hour. BLS counts 3,120 of them working in the area, 28.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.04 an hour, which is in line with the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $35.39 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 7.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.55 an hour, 8% above the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $37.36 an hour. About 2,500 work in the metro. That is 23.1 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 5%) the local median is $28.61 an hour, which is 20% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.53 and $36.86 an hour. BLS counts 2,410 of them working in the area, 22.3 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 carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $380. At the 25th percentile ($27.45) it shrinks by about $640. The total moves by 1.4% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,080,590 jobs in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. That makes it the 35th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.69% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $25.35 | $35.98 | $47.18 | $30.38 | 1.18 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.08 | $31.35 | $41.03 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.56 | $27.04 | $35.39 | $26.77 | 1.01 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.00 | $30.55 | $37.36 | $28.33 | 1.08 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.53 | $28.61 | $36.86 | $23.75 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.15 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Sacramento?
Because every project leans on different trades, Sacramento's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen cabinets runs +13% and shower pan +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,650 – $15,900 | +13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,900 – $16,200 | +8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,800 – $86,700 | +13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
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Kitchen remodel in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Sacramento?
For 120 sq ft, expect $19,800 to $33,800 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,000 to $29,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Sacramento?
About $161 to $268 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $26,700, which is 1% less than Sacramento ($26,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,750 out of $26,800. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Sacramento?
$32,700 to $55,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Sacramento?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Sacramento area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($27,200 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sacramento?
The BLS median is $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.45 to $40.70.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Sacramento?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $19,800 to $25,400 and premium work $28,200 to $33,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Sacramento
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 Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.