Kitchen remodel cost in Vallejo, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $20,000 – $34,100
- Per sq ft
- $162 – $271
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #18
- 1 = most expensive
Vallejo homeowners pay roughly $20,000 to $34,100 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $162 to $271 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Vallejo is 8% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $36.64 an hour in the Vallejo area, 26% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Vallejo, CA, standard level
$24,300 to $29,900
About $195 to $238 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $870 | $1,300 |
| Total | $24,300 | $29,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Vallejo, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $6,000 | $7,500 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $540 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 4% |
| Total | $20,000 | $27,100 | $34,100 | 100% |
Where the Vallejo price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $36.64 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Vallejo is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Vallejo 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 (108.5) and land at $540 to $1,650.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Vallejo. The wage table below marks each row.
How Vallejo compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Francisco is the priciest of the group at $28,700. Stockton is the cheapest at $26,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CAthis page | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | |
| Napa, CA25 miles | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,300 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA40 miles | $21,200 – $36,100 | $28,700 | +6% |
| Stockton, CA45 miles | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | −2% |
| Santa Rosa, CA55 miles | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +1% |
| Sacramento, CA60 miles | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $20,100 – $34,300 | $27,200 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, Vallejo comes in at #18 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Vallejo is 1% 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 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $21,200 – $36,100 | $28,700 | +6% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $19,100 – $32,600 | $25,800 | −5% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $20,700 – $35,200 | $28,000 | +3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Vallejo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Vallejo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 146,260 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −15% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −12% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | −11% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −13% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Vallejo bid
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+.
Vallejo: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Vallejo 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
$20,000 to $25,700
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,300 to $29,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,500 to $34,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,800 – $21,600 | $20,400 – $25,100 | $23,900 – $28,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $20,000 – $25,700 | $24,300 – $29,900 | $28,500 – $34,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $33,000 – $42,100 | $39,900 – $49,000 | $46,700 – $55,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $49,300 – $62,700 | $59,400 – $72,800 | $69,400 – $82,900 |
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 Vallejo is 1.20 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $36.64 an hour, which is 26% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.37 and $43.86 an hour. BLS counts 660 of them working in the area, 45.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $38.22 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.75 and $50.32 an hour. About 720 work in the metro. That is 50.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $34.41 an hour, which is 12% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.34 and $43.39 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 25.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Vallejo metro, so we used the California statewide median: $28.31 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $35.61 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Vallejo metro, so we used the California statewide median: $31.67 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $26.83 and $40.95 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $29.99 an hour, which is 26% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $24.33 and $37.25 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 28.4 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 ($43.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $560. At the 25th percentile ($29.37) it shrinks by about $560. The total moves by 2.1% or 2.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 144,130 jobs in the Vallejo area. That makes it the 158th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $29.37 | $36.64 | $43.86 | $29.12 | 1.26 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.75 | $38.22 | $50.32 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.34 | $34.41 | $43.39 | $30.67 | 1.12 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.86 | $28.31 | $35.61 | $26.77 | 1.06 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $26.83 | $31.67 | $40.95 | $28.33 | 1.12 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $24.33 | $29.99 | $37.25 | $23.75 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Vallejo?
Because every project leans on different trades, Vallejo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, home addition runs +15% and kitchen backsplash +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,750 – $16,200 | +15% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,900 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,950 – $16,300 | +9% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $43,700 – $88,500 | +15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $3,000 | +8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
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Kitchen remodel in Vallejo: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Vallejo?
For 120 sq ft, expect $20,000 to $34,100 in the Vallejo area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,300 to $29,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Vallejo?
About $162 to $271 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $540 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Vallejo or Napa?
Napa is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $27,300, which is 1% more than Vallejo ($27,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Vallejo?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $27,100. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Vallejo?
$33,000 to $55,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Vallejo?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $540 to $1,650 for fees in the Vallejo area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Vallejo expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of California?
Vallejo is 1% 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 Vallejo?
The BLS median is $36.64 an hour in the Vallejo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.37 to $43.86.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Vallejo?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $20,000 to $25,700 and premium work $28,500 to $34,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Vallejo
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.