Kitchen remodel cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,200 – $30,900
- Per sq ft
- $147 – $245
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #102
- 1 = most expensive
Atlanta homeowners pay roughly $18,200 to $30,900 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $147 to $245 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Atlanta is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$22,000 to $27,100
About $177 to $216 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,200 | $21,000 |
| Labor | $4,000 | $4,900 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,000 | $27,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,300 | $19,100 | $23,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,350 | $4,450 | $5,550 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $18,200 | $24,500 | $30,900 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlanta number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Atlanta wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlanta metro is 100.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $19,100, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $500 to $1,500.
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 Atlanta. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Atlanta?
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlanta's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −5% and home addition −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $12,900 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,900 – $70,700 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Atlanta bid
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.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Cost by quality level and size in Atlanta
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlanta 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
$18,200 to $23,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,000 to $27,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,800 to $30,900
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,200 – $19,500 | $18,500 – $22,800 | $21,700 – $26,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,200 – $23,300 | $22,000 – $27,100 | $25,800 – $30,900 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,900 – $38,200 | $36,100 – $44,300 | $42,300 – $50,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,600 – $56,800 | $53,800 – $65,900 | $62,900 – $75,000 |
How Atlanta compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Macon is the lowest at about $23,100 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −4% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −5% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −6% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −6% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlanta comes in at #102 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −4% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −5% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlanta's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +2% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +3% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $19,400 – $33,000 | $26,200 | +7% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +8% |
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 Atlanta is 0.89 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.37 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.29 an hour. BLS counts 6,380 of them working in the area, 22.1 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 $28.20 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.94 an hour. About 13,430 work in the metro. That is 46.5 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 $28.07 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $34.59 an hour. BLS counts 5,470 of them working in the area, 18.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Atlanta metro, so we used the Georgia statewide median: $23.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.57 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.69 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $26.47 and $29.83 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 1.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $23.83 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $25.99 an hour. BLS counts 1,340 of them working in the area, 4.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.29 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $300. At the 25th percentile ($21.71) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 1.2% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,889,670 jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. That makes it the 8th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.71 | $24.37 | $28.29 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.51 | $28.20 | $37.94 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.09 | $28.07 | $34.59 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.94 | $23.00 | $27.57 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $26.47 | $28.69 | $29.83 | $28.33 | 1.01 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.31 | $23.83 | $25.99 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Atlanta?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,200 to $30,900 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,000 to $27,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Atlanta?
About $147 to $245 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 4% less than Atlanta ($24,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,450 out of $24,500. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Atlanta?
$29,900 to $50,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Atlanta?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Atlanta area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($24,100 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.71 to $28.29.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Atlanta?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,200 to $23,300 and premium work $25,800 to $30,900. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Atlanta
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.