Kitchen remodel cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #204
- 1 = most expensive
Cape Coral homeowners pay roughly $17,400 to $29,600 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $140 to $234 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Cape Coral is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.66 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $169 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,150 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Where the Cape Coral 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 $23.66 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Cape Coral is 0.84 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Cape Coral metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (102.3) and land at $510 to $1,550.
Is Cape Coral cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group at $25,200. Lakeland is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Cape Coral comes in at #204 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Cape Coral's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +2% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +7% |
Planning more than one job in Cape Coral?
Because every project leans on different trades, Cape Coral's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and home addition −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,400 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Cape Coral bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Cape Coral
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Cape Coral 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
$17,400 to $22,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,700 | $17,700 – $21,800 | $20,800 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,500 | $34,500 – $42,400 | $40,400 – $48,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,300 | $51,400 – $63,000 | $60,100 – $71,700 |
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 Cape Coral is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.66 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.72 an hour. BLS counts 2,640 of them working in the area, 86.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.85 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.07 and $29.49 an hour. About 2,140 work in the metro. That is 70.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $24.85 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.60 and $31.69 an hour. BLS counts 1,950 of them working in the area, 64.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.43 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.52 and $28.26 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 7.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.63 an hour, 20% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.07 and $23.78 an hour. About 800 work in the metro. That is 26.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.52 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $19.01 and $23.39 an hour. BLS counts 1,520 of them working in the area, 49.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($21.73) it shrinks by about $150. The total moves by 1.7% or 0.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 304,790 jobs in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area. That makes it the 83rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.07 | $27.85 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.60 | $24.85 | $31.69 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.52 | $22.43 | $28.26 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.07 | $22.63 | $23.78 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $19.01 | $22.52 | $23.39 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Cape Coral?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Cape Coral?
About $140 to $234 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 Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 0% more than Cape Coral ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $23,500. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Cape Coral?
$28,600 to $48,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Cape Coral?
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 Cape Coral area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($23,900 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $23.66 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Cape Coral?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 to $22,300 and premium work $24,700 to $29,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Cape Coral
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.