Kitchen remodel cost in Boise, ID
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 – $236
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Boise, plan on $17,500 to $29,800 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $141 to $236 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% 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 Boise, ID, standard level
$21,100 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 | $3,900 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 77% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,350 | $5,400 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,600 | $29,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise 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, Boise wages are 0.87 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 Boise 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 (98.4) and land at $490 to $1,500.
Related projects, priced for Boise
Because every project leans on different trades, Boise's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and home addition −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,700 – $70,400 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Boise 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 Boise is 0.87 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.45 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. BLS counts 4,080 of them working in the area, 104.1 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 $29.62 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.58 and $39.44 an hour. About 2,510 work in the metro. That is 64.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.38 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $35.89 an hour. BLS counts 1,760 of them working in the area, 44.9 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 $24.07 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.64 and $27.24 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 7.7 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 $21.30 an hour, 25% below the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $28.35 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 12.3 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 $21.88 an hour, which is 8% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.67 and $23.61 an hour. BLS counts 1,030 of them working in the area, 26.3 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 ($30.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $450. At the 25th percentile ($21.63) it shrinks by about $220. The total moves by 1.9% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 391,790 jobs in the Boise City area. That makes it the 67th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.25% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.58 | $29.62 | $39.44 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.40 | $27.38 | $35.89 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $21.64 | $24.07 | $27.24 | $26.77 | 0.90 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.05 | $21.30 | $28.35 | $28.33 | 0.75 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.67 | $21.88 | $23.61 | $23.75 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
How Boise compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Boise. Idaho Falls is the lowest at about $23,500 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 190 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +3% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $19,900 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +14% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Boise comes in at #179 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Boise is 0% above the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Boise's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +6% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Boise
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Boise
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Boise 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
$21,100 to $26,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,800 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 – $25,000 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,400 | $21,100 – $26,100 | $24,800 – $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 |
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Kitchen remodel in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Boise?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,800 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 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 Boise?
About $141 to $236 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 1% less than Boise ($23,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $23,600. Materials are 77% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Boise?
$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 Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,500 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 0% above the Idaho statewide estimate ($23,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $30.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Boise?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,400 and premium work $24,800 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 Boise
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.