Kitchen remodel cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,800
- Per sq ft
- $151 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #65
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Bridgeport, plan on $18,600 to $31,800 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $151 to $251 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.39 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$22,600 to $27,800
About $181 to $221 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,700 | $20,400 |
| Labor | $5,050 | $6,150 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,300 |
| Total | $22,600 | $27,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 73% |
| Labor | $4,200 | $5,600 | $7,000 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 4% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,200 | $31,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Bridgeport number
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, Bridgeport wages are 1.13 times the national level. Labor makes up about 22% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bridgeport metro is 97.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,500, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (106.9) and land at $530 to $1,600.
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 Bridgeport. The wage table below marks each row.
Cost by quality level and size in Bridgeport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bridgeport 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
$18,600 to $23,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,600 to $27,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,500 to $31,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,600 – $20,100 | $18,900 – $23,400 | $22,300 – $26,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,600 – $23,900 | $22,600 – $27,800 | $26,500 – $31,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,700 – $39,200 | $37,000 – $45,500 | $43,400 – $51,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,800 – $58,300 | $55,100 – $67,600 | $64,500 – $77,000 |
What nearby projects cost in Bridgeport
Because every project leans on different trades, Bridgeport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +12% and window replacement +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,600 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,100 | +1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $40,900 – $82,900 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Bridgeport against nearby metros and the rest of Connecticut
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $25,000 to $28,200 across Bridgeport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +8% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +12% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | level |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Bridgeport comes in at #65 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Bridgeport is 0% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | level |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bridgeport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | −5% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −5% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $18,100 – $30,900 | $24,500 | −3% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −7% |
Bridgeport labor market for kitchen remodel
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 Bridgeport is 1.13 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $30.39 an hour, which is 4% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $37.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 27.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $38.25 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.16 and $49.33 an hour. About 1,630 work in the metro. That is 40.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $38.32 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.22 and $46.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,000 of them working in the area, 24.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.53 an hour, which is 18% above the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $24.23 and $33.26 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 1.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bridgeport metro, so we used the Connecticut statewide median: $29.08 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.00 and $37.30 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $28.65 an hour, which is 21% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.24 and $37.51 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 11.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $580. At the 25th percentile ($27.19) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 2.3% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 404,180 jobs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area. That makes it the 63rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.16 | $38.25 | $49.33 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.22 | $38.32 | $46.99 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $24.23 | $31.53 | $33.26 | $26.77 | 1.18 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.00 | $29.08 | $37.30 | $28.33 | 1.03 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.24 | $28.65 | $37.51 | $23.75 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
Why two Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bridgeport?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,600 to $31,800 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,600 to $27,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bridgeport?
About $151 to $251 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 Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,000, which is 1% less than Bridgeport ($25,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,600 out of $25,200. Materials are 73% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bridgeport?
$30,700 to $51,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 0% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($25,100 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $30.39 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.19 to $37.89.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bridgeport?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,600 to $23,900 and premium work $26,500 to $31,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bridgeport
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.