Kitchen remodel cost in Gainesville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,500
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $233
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #233
- 1 = most expensive
Gainesville homeowners pay roughly $17,300 to $29,500 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $140 to $233 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Gainesville is 6% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.09 an hour in the Gainesville area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Gainesville, FL, standard level
$20,900 to $25,800
About $168 to $205 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Gainesville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,100 | $5,150 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
Why Gainesville prices look the way they do
Labor is 18% 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 Gainesville the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gainesville 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 (96.7) and land at $480 to $1,450.
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 Gainesville. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Gainesville
Because every project leans on different trades, Gainesville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and home addition −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,600 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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 Gainesville is 0.82 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.09 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.90 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 25.5 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 $26.77 an hour, 12% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.52 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 42.6 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 $24.81 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $28.41 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the area, 32.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.27 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.14 and $28.64 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is about average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Gainesville metro, so we used the Florida statewide median: $23.54 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.87 and $26.31 an hour.
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 $20.66 and $23.66 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 13.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.90 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($20.94) it shrinks by about $170. The total moves by 1.6% or 0.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 152,670 jobs in the Gainesville area. That makes it the 154th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.94 | $23.09 | $27.90 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.22 | $26.77 | $29.52 | $30.38 | 0.88 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $19.00 | $24.81 | $28.41 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.14 | $22.27 | $28.64 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.87 | $23.54 | $26.31 | $28.33 | 0.83 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.66 | $22.52 | $23.66 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Gainesville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gainesville 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
$17,300 to $22,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,900 to $25,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,600 to $29,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,600 | $17,600 – $21,700 | $20,700 – $24,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $20,900 – $25,800 | $24,600 – $29,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,500 – $36,400 | $34,400 – $42,200 | $40,300 – $48,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,500 – $54,100 | $51,200 – $62,800 | $59,900 – $71,500 |
Is Gainesville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Jacksonville is the priciest of the group at $23,600. Ocala is the cheapest at $23,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FLthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Ocala, FL40 miles | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL75 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Deltona, FL90 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL90 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Orlando, FL105 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Gainesville comes in at #233 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Gainesville 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 | +8% |
| 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% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Gainesville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −3% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +3% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Gainesville
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).
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.
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Kitchen remodel in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Gainesville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the Gainesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,900 to $25,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Gainesville?
About $140 to $233 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Gainesville or Ocala?
Ocala is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,100, which is 1% less than Gainesville ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Gainesville?
$28,500 to $48,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Gainesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Gainesville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
The BLS median is $23.09 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.94 to $27.90.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Gainesville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,200 and premium work $24,600 to $29,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Gainesville
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.