Kitchen remodel cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,900 – $30,400
- Per sq ft
- $145 – $241
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #122
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Fort Collins, CO usually costs $17,900 to $30,400 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $145 to $241 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $850 less. 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 Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$21,600 to $26,700
About $174 to $212 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,400 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,600 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,800 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,650 | $4,850 | $6,100 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,200 | $30,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Collins number
Labor is 20% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Fort Collins the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Fort Collins 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 101.1: $510 to $1,500.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Fort Collins. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Fort Collins
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Fort Collins wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen backsplash comes out highest (−1%) and home addition lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,500 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $36,700 – $74,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $920 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Fort Collins: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Fort Collins. 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
$17,900 to $22,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,600 to $26,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,400 to $30,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,000 – $19,200 | $18,200 – $22,400 | $21,400 – $25,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,900 – $22,900 | $21,600 – $26,700 | $25,400 – $30,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,400 – $37,600 | $35,500 – $43,600 | $41,600 – $49,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,900 – $55,900 | $52,900 – $64,900 | $61,900 – $73,800 |
How Fort Collins compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Fort Collins. Cheyenne is the lowest at about $23,900 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −1% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +6% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Fort Collins ranks #122 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Fort Collins is 3% 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% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,400 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −3% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +4% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $19,300 – $32,900 | $26,100 | +8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins the blend is 0.98.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $28.04 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $30.74 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 30.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.52 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $36.33 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 49.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $29.14 an hour, 5% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.26 and $36.75 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 47.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Fort Collins metro, so we used the Colorado statewide median: $27.74 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $34.59 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.39 an hour, which is 4% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.05 and $31.45 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 7.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.88 and $27.93 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 15.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Fort Collins-Loveland has 169,430 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 138th 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% | $23.36 | $28.04 | $30.74 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.52 | $29.52 | $36.33 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.26 | $29.14 | $36.75 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.40 | $27.74 | $34.59 | $26.77 | 1.04 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.05 | $29.39 | $31.45 | $28.33 | 1.04 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.88 | $23.51 | $27.93 | $23.75 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Why two Fort Collins quotes can differ
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
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).
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Kitchen remodel in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Fort Collins?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,400 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,600 to $26,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Fort Collins?
About $145 to $241 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,400, which is 1% more than Fort Collins ($24,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $24,200. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Fort Collins?
$29,400 to $49,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Fort Collins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,500 for fees in the Fort Collins area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 3% 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 Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $28.04 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $30.74.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Fort Collins?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,900 to $22,900 and premium work $25,400 to $30,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Fort Collins
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.