Kitchen remodel cost in Idaho Falls, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Idaho Falls, plan on $17,400 to $29,600 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 6% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $25.07 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $169 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Idaho Falls, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,200 | $4,250 | $5,300 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Why Idaho Falls 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 $25.07 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Idaho Falls is 0.85 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Idaho Falls 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 (94.4) and land at $470 to $1,400.
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 Idaho Falls. The wage table below marks each row.
Idaho Falls: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Idaho Falls 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
$17,400 to $22,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,700 | $17,700 – $21,800 | $20,800 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,500 | $34,600 – $42,400 | $40,500 – $48,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,700 – $54,400 | $51,500 – $63,100 | $60,200 – $71,800 |
Idaho Falls against nearby metros and the rest of Idaho
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 $23,500 to $24,800 across Idaho Falls and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, IDthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Logan, UT125 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Bozeman, MT145 miles | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +6% |
| Ogden, UT175 miles | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Boise, ID190 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT210 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +3% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Idaho Falls comes in at #209 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Idaho Falls is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Other Idaho metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Idaho Falls's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Idaho Falls against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Johnson City, TN | 81,690 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −1% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Odessa, TX | 80,910 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
Planning more than one job in Idaho Falls?
Because every project leans on different trades, Idaho Falls's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and shower pan −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,800 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,500 – $69,900 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $730 – $2,400 | −16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls is 0.85 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $25.07 an hour, which is 14% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.83 and $31.11 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 91.6 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 $31.42 an hour, 3% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.27 and $40.07 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 66.0 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 $24.72 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.23 and $33.40 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 31.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 10%) the local median is $18.39 an hour, which is 31% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.00 and $22.21 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 7.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Idaho Falls metro, so we used the Idaho statewide median: $21.05 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $17.11 and $27.68 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $21.34 an hour, which is 10% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.30 and $22.77 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 13.4 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 ($31.11 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($21.83) it shrinks by about $250. The total moves by 2.0% or 1.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 81,840 jobs in the Idaho Falls area. That makes it the 233rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.83 | $25.07 | $31.11 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.27 | $31.42 | $40.07 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.23 | $24.72 | $33.40 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.00 | $18.39 | $22.21 | $26.77 | 0.69 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $17.11 | $21.05 | $27.68 | $28.33 | 0.74 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.30 | $21.34 | $22.77 | $23.75 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Why two Idaho Falls quotes can differ
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.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
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Kitchen remodel in Idaho Falls: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Idaho Falls?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Idaho Falls area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Idaho Falls?
About $141 to $235 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 Idaho Falls or Logan?
Logan is 125 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,600, which is 1% more than Idaho Falls ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Idaho Falls?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,250 out of $23,500. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Idaho Falls?
$28,600 to $48,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Idaho Falls?
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 Idaho Falls area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Idaho Falls expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Idaho?
Idaho Falls is 0% below 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 Idaho Falls?
The BLS median is $25.07 an hour in the Idaho Falls area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.83 to $31.11.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Idaho Falls?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 to $22,300 and premium work $24,700 to $29,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Idaho Falls
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.