Kitchen remodel cost in Delaware
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (120 sq ft)
- $17,900 – $30,500
- Per sq ft
- $145 – $242
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Metros covered
- 1
What does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Delaware? Plan on $17,900 to $30,500 for 120 sq ft. Wages (0.99x the US blend), materials (price index 96.2) and permit costs (99.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 3%.
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Delaware (statewide), standard level
$21,700 to $26,700
About $174 to $213 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,700 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Delaware
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,900 | $6,150 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,200 | $30,500 | 100% |
Basic, standard or premium: Delaware prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid 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
$21,700 to $26,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,500 to $30,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,000 – $19,300 | $18,200 – $22,500 | $21,400 – $25,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,900 – $22,900 | $21,700 – $26,700 | $25,500 – $30,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,500 – $37,600 | $35,600 – $43,700 | $41,700 – $49,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,000 – $56,000 | $53,000 – $65,000 | $62,000 – $74,000 |
How Delaware compares with nearby states
Delaware ranks 27 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen remodel, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $29,500 and the cheapest Arkansas at $22,500, both for 120 sq ft at the midpoint. Delaware sits at $24,200. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 60 miles away | $20,100 – $34,200 | $27,100 | +12% |
| Maryland | 60 miles away | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +6% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 miles away | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +4% |
| District of Columbia | 110 miles away | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +12% |
| New York | 150 miles away | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +13% |
Delaware metro-by-metro prices
Delaware has one metro in our dataset, Dover, so the statewide and metro figures are close. The state figure uses BLS statewide wages, which include rural areas. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (120 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | −2% |
Why two Delaware 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.
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.
Wages behind the Delaware number
Delaware's labor line is priced from 6 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.99 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $28.46 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.35 and $36.24 an hour. About 2,250 work in the state. That is 46.4 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 $30.63 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.10 and $43.52 an hour. BLS counts 2,260 of them working in the state, 46.6 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 $31.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.93 and $37.42 an hour. About 1,590 work in the state. That is 32.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for Delaware, so we used the national median: $26.77 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $33.76 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.12 an hour, which is 15% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.80 and $29.46 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the state, 7.2 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 $28.14 an hour, 18% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $24.36 and $29.66 an hour. About 480 work in the state. That is 9.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.24 an hour) would add about $600 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.35) would take off about $390. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 484,790 jobs across Delaware (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.35 | $28.46 | $36.24 | $29.12 | 0.98 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.10 | $30.63 | $43.52 | $30.38 | 1.01 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.93 | $31.11 | $37.42 | $30.67 | 1.01 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.73 | $26.77 | $33.76 | $26.77 | 1.00 | US |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.80 | $24.12 | $29.46 | $28.33 | 0.85 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $24.36 | $28.14 | $29.66 | $23.75 | 1.18 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Delaware
Each project weights the trades differently, so Delaware's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is −1% and window replacement −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $13,700 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,000 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $37,100 – $75,200 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −2% |
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Kitchen remodel in Delaware: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Delaware?
$17,900 to $30,500 for 120 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Delaware can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Delaware is cheapest for kitchen remodel?
Dover at about $23,800 (midpoint, 120 sq ft).
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Delaware than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $24,200 against $25,000 for 120 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Delaware?
About 20% ($4,900). Materials are 76%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.99x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Delaware?
The BLS statewide median is $28.46 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.35 to $36.24.
+Where does Delaware rank for kitchen remodel costs?
27th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $24,200 for 120 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Delaware?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,900 to $22,900 and premium work $25,500 to $30,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel by city in Delaware
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.