Kitchen remodel cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,800 – $30,300
- Per sq ft
- $144 – $240
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #135
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Colorado Springs area: $17,800 to $30,300 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$21,500 to $26,500
About $172 to $211 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,200 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,500 | $26,500 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,550 | $4,750 | $5,900 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,800 | $24,000 | $30,300 | 100% |
Where the Colorado Springs 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 $27.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Colorado Springs is 0.95 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 20% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Colorado Springs is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,300 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $500 to $1,500.
Planning more than one job in Colorado Springs?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Colorado Springs wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,400 – $73,700 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
Is Colorado Springs cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Colorado Springs. Pueblo comes closest at about $24,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +6% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | level |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Colorado Springs ranks #135 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 4% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +6% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +1% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | level |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −3% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,600 | +11% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
Colorado Springs: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Colorado Springs. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$17,800 to $22,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,500 to $26,500
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,300 to $30,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,900 – $19,100 | $18,100 – $22,300 | $21,200 – $25,500 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,800 – $22,800 | $21,500 – $26,500 | $25,300 – $30,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,200 – $37,300 | $35,300 – $43,400 | $41,400 – $49,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,600 – $55,500 | $52,500 – $64,400 | $61,500 – $73,400 |
Who does the work: Colorado Springs trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Colorado Springs the blend is 0.95.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $27.61 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 38.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.47 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $35.56 an hour. BLS counts 1,290 of them working in the area, 40.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $29.09 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.09 and $37.24 an hour. About 1,060 work in the metro. That is 33.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.10 an hour, 6% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.37 and $34.12 an hour. About 90 work in the metro. That is 2.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.44 an hour, which is 3% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $29.28 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 3.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $23.31 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $27.04 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 11.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $290 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 1.2% to 1.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Colorado Springs has 316,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 81st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.99 | $28.47 | $35.56 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.09 | $29.09 | $37.24 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $19.37 | $25.10 | $34.12 | $26.77 | 0.94 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.05 | $27.44 | $29.28 | $28.33 | 0.97 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.04 | $23.31 | $27.04 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Why two Colorado Springs quotes can differ
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
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.
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Kitchen remodel in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Colorado Springs?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,800 to $30,300 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,500 to $26,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Colorado Springs?
About $144 to $240 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,500, which is 6% more than Colorado Springs ($24,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $24,000. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Colorado Springs?
$29,200 to $49,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Colorado Springs?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Colorado Springs area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 4% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($24,900 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.86 to $31.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,800 to $22,800 and premium work $25,300 to $30,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Colorado Springs
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.