Kitchen remodel cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,700
- Per sq ft
- $151 – $251
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #75
- 1 = most expensive
Hartford homeowners pay roughly $18,600 to $31,700 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $151 to $251 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Hartford is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Hartford, CT, standard level
$22,500 to $27,700
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 | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $22,500 | $27,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Hartford, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,200 | $5,600 | $7,000 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,100 | $31,700 | 100% |
Why Hartford prices look the way they do
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, Hartford wages are 1.12 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 Hartford 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 (102.7) and land at $510 to $1,550.
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 Hartford. The wage table below marks each row.
How Hartford compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Hartford. Waterbury is the lowest at about $25,000 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +2% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +1% |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Hartford comes in at #75 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Hartford is 0% above the Connecticut figure.
Other Connecticut metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | 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 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Hartford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −6% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −5% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $17,600 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −5% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +1% |
Why two Hartford 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.
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 Hartford is 1.12 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $31.14 an hour, which is 7% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.29 and $40.07 an hour. BLS counts 1,660 of them working in the area, 27.7 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 $37.34 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.18 and $45.20 an hour. About 2,870 work in the metro. That is 47.9 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 $37.11 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.16 and $44.86 an hour. BLS counts 1,850 of them working in the area, 30.8 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 Hartford metro, so we used the Connecticut statewide median: $30.36 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.96 and $33.90 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Hartford 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 $28.14 an hour, which is 18% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.79 and $36.98 an hour. BLS counts 630 of them working in the area, 10.5 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 ($40.07 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $690. At the 25th percentile ($28.29) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 2.7% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 599,770 jobs in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area. That makes it the 47th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.39% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $28.29 | $31.14 | $40.07 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.18 | $37.34 | $45.20 | $30.38 | 1.23 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.16 | $37.11 | $44.86 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.96 | $30.36 | $33.90 | $26.77 | 1.13 | state |
| 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% | $21.79 | $28.14 | $36.98 | $23.75 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Hartford?
Because every project leans on different trades, Hartford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and window replacement +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,700 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +7% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,700 – $15,300 | +3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $40,200 – $81,500 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Hartford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Hartford 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 $23,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,500 to $27,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,400 to $31,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,600 – $20,000 | $18,900 – $23,300 | $22,200 – $26,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,600 – $23,800 | $22,500 – $27,700 | $26,400 – $31,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,600 – $39,100 | $37,000 – $45,400 | $43,300 – $51,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,700 – $58,200 | $55,100 – $67,500 | $64,400 – $76,900 |
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Kitchen remodel in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Hartford?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,600 to $31,700 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,500 to $27,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Hartford?
About $151 to $251 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,000, which is 0% less than Hartford ($25,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,600 out of $25,100. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Hartford?
$30,600 to $51,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Hartford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,550 for fees in the Hartford area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford 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 Hartford?
The BLS median is $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.29 to $40.07.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Hartford?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,600 to $23,800 and premium work $26,400 to $31,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Hartford
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.