Kitchen remodel cost in Tallahassee, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,200 – $29,300
- Per sq ft
- $139 – $232
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
Tallahassee homeowners pay roughly $17,200 to $29,300 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $139 to $232 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Tallahassee is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.53 an hour in the Tallahassee area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Tallahassee, FL, standard level
$20,800 to $25,700
About $167 to $204 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,150 |
| Total | $20,800 | $25,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Tallahassee, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 79% |
| Labor | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,200 | $23,200 | $29,300 | 100% |
Where the Tallahassee 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 $22.53 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Tallahassee is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 17% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Tallahassee 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 (93.9) and land at $470 to $1,400.
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 Tallahassee. The wage table below marks each row.
Why two Tallahassee quotes can differ
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.
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).
Tallahassee against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $22,900 to $23,400 across Tallahassee and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FLthis page | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | |
| Panama City, FL80 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Albany, GA90 miles | $17,100 – $29,000 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | −1% |
| Gainesville, FL115 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Crestview, FL125 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Tallahassee comes in at #255 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Tallahassee is 3% 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 | +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 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Tallahassee's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Tallahassee against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $19,800 – $33,700 | $26,700 | +15% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +9% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | +15% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | level |
What nearby projects cost in Tallahassee
Because every project leans on different trades, Tallahassee's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and home addition −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,300 – $65,600 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Tallahassee: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Tallahassee 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
$17,200 to $22,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,800 to $25,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,500 to $29,300
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,400 – $18,500 | $17,500 – $21,600 | $20,600 – $24,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,200 – $22,000 | $20,800 – $25,700 | $24,500 – $29,300 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,400 – $36,200 | $34,200 – $42,000 | $40,100 – $47,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,300 – $53,800 | $50,900 – $62,500 | $59,600 – $71,100 |
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 Tallahassee is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.53 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.00 and $25.95 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 25.2 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 $26.00 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.99 and $29.75 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 44.6 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 $23.34 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.51 and $28.54 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 25.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee 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 $21.19 an hour, which is 11% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.80 and $22.58 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 16.7 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 ($25.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($20.00) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 1.1% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 186,160 jobs in the Tallahassee area. That makes it the 124th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.00 | $22.53 | $25.95 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $21.99 | $26.00 | $29.75 | $30.38 | 0.86 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $20.51 | $23.34 | $28.54 | $30.67 | 0.76 | 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% | $17.80 | $21.19 | $22.58 | $23.75 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Tallahassee: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Tallahassee?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,200 to $29,300 in the Tallahassee area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,800 to $25,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Tallahassee?
About $139 to $232 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Tallahassee or Panama City?
Panama City is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 1% more than Tallahassee ($23,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Tallahassee?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $4,000 out of $23,200. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Tallahassee?
$28,400 to $47,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Tallahassee?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Tallahassee area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Tallahassee expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Tallahassee is 3% 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 Tallahassee?
The BLS median is $22.53 an hour in the Tallahassee area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.00 to $25.95.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Tallahassee?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,200 to $22,000 and premium work $24,500 to $29,300. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Tallahassee
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.