Kitchen remodel cost in Panama City, 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
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #234
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Panama City, FL usually costs $17,300 to $29,500 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $140 to $233 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,650 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.87 an hour in the Panama City area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Panama City, 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 | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $20,900 | $25,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,050 | $4,100 | $5,100 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $970 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
Why Panama City prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.87 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Panama City is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Panama City is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,300 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.3: $490 to $1,450.
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 Panama City. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Panama City
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.
Planning more than one job in Panama City?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Panama City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and home addition lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,900 – $66,700 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,500 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
How Panama City compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Panama City. Dothan is the lowest at about $22,900 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,400 | level |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | −2% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $17,200 – $29,400 | $23,300 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Panama City ranks #234 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Panama City is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| 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 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +18% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $20,000 – $34,000 | $27,000 | +16% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $19,500 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +13% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Panama City
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Panama City. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
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 – $36,300 | $34,400 – $42,200 | $40,300 – $48,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,500 – $54,100 | $51,200 – $62,800 | $59,900 – $71,400 |
What local crews earn in Panama City
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Panama City the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.87 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.11 and $27.84 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 44.1 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 $25.43 an hour, which is 16% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $29.07 an hour. BLS counts 550 of them working in the area, 60.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.98 an hour, 25% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $28.46 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 56.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Panama City metro, so we used the Florida statewide median: $22.73 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $29.14 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Panama City 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.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.03 an hour, 7% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.91 and $22.85 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 23.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $310 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $210. That is a swing of roughly 0.9% to 1.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Panama City-Panama City Beach has 90,610 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 218th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.11 | $23.87 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $21.90 | $25.43 | $29.07 | $30.38 | 0.84 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $18.26 | $22.98 | $28.46 | $30.67 | 0.75 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.27 | $22.73 | $29.14 | $26.77 | 0.85 | state |
| 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% | $17.91 | $22.03 | $22.85 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Panama City?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the Panama City 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 Panama City?
About $140 to $233 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 0% more than Panama City ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
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 Panama City?
$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 Panama City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Panama City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City 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 Panama City?
The BLS median is $23.87 an hour in the Panama City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.11 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Panama City?
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 Panama City
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.