Kitchen remodel cost in North Port, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,800
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #175
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in North Port, plan on $17,500 to $29,800 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $141 to $235 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in North Port, FL, standard level
$21,200 to $26,100
About $170 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,850 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $21,200 | $26,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in North Port, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,300 | $5,350 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,800 | 100% |
What is behind the North Port number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.00 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for North Port is 0.86 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the North Port 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 (102.4) and land at $510 to $1,550.
North Port against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. North Port is the priciest of the group. Lakeland is the cheapest at $23,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port, FLthis page | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL40 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Tampa, FL55 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Cape Coral, FL60 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL60 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
| Orlando, FL100 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, North Port comes in at #175 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, North Port is 1% 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 | −1% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | level |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like North Port's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is North Port against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | level |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $16,600 – $28,300 | $22,500 | −5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +8% |
| Bakersfield, CA | 338,230 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +12% |
Cost by quality level and size in North Port
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for North Port 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
$17,500 to $22,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,200 to $26,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,900 to $29,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,800 | $17,800 – $21,900 | $20,900 – $25,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,200 – $26,100 | $24,900 – $29,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,800 – $36,700 | $34,700 – $42,700 | $40,700 – $48,600 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,900 – $54,600 | $51,700 – $63,400 | $60,500 – $72,200 |
What nearby projects cost in North Port
Because every project leans on different trades, North Port's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −7% and home addition −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,100 – $69,200 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Why two North Port quotes can differ
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.
North Port 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 North Port is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $25.00 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.52 and $29.78 an hour. BLS counts 1,870 of them working in the area, 55.0 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 $24.97 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $29.49 an hour. About 1,620 work in the metro. That is 47.7 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 $27.96 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $30.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,390 of them working in the area, 40.9 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 $21.94 an hour, which is 18% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $17.90 and $28.96 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 8.2 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 $24.25 an hour, 14% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.21 and $27.98 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 7.4 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 $23.30 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $23.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,040 of them working in the area, 30.6 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 ($29.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $370. At the 25th percentile ($22.52) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 1.6% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 339,940 jobs in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area. That makes it the 75th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.22% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.52 | $25.00 | $29.78 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.55 | $24.97 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.82 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.15 | $27.96 | $30.15 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $17.90 | $21.94 | $28.96 | $26.77 | 0.82 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.21 | $24.25 | $27.98 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.83 | $23.30 | $23.89 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in North Port: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in North Port?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,800 in the North Port area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,200 to $26,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in North Port?
About $141 to $235 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 North Port or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 0% less than North Port ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in North Port?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $23,600. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in North Port?
$28,800 to $48,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in North Port?
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 North Port area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is North Port expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
North Port is 1% 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 North Port?
The BLS median is $25.00 an hour in the North Port area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.52 to $29.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in North Port?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,900 to $29,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near North Port
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.