Kitchen remodel cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,600 – $31,600
- Per sq ft
- $151 – $252
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
Champaign homeowners pay roughly $18,600 to $31,600 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $151 to $252 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Champaign is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, 11% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Champaign, IL, standard level
$22,500 to $27,700
About $181 to $221 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $5,700 | $7,000 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,500 | $27,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 71% |
| Labor | $4,750 | $6,350 | $7,950 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $18,600 | $25,100 | $31,600 | 100% |
Why Champaign prices look the way they do
Labor is 25% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Champaign the blended ratio comes out at 1.27.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Champaign metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $460 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 Champaign. The wage table below marks each row.
How Champaign compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Champaign. Lafayette is the lowest at about $24,000 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −4% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $18,500 – $31,400 | $24,900 | −1% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −4% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Illinois (statewide) | $20,300 – $34,600 | $27,500 | +9% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Champaign comes in at #78 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Champaign is 9% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $21,000 – $35,800 | $28,400 | +13% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $18,500 – $31,400 | $24,900 | −1% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | level |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | level |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Champaign's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | −2% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −7% |
Why two Champaign quotes can differ
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.
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 Champaign is 1.27 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $32.20 an hour, which is 11% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 29.4 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 $48.23 an hour, 59% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.23 and $50.82 an hour. About 410 work in the metro. That is 38.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $45.93 an hour, which is 50% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.69 and $54.26 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 37.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Champaign metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $32.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $44.83 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Champaign metro, so we used the Illinois statewide median: $30.38 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.78 and $49.27 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $40.56 an hour, which is 71% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $26.56 and $41.65 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 15.2 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 ($42.23 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $770. At the 25th percentile ($24.37) it shrinks by about $600. The total moves by 3.1% or 2.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 105,500 jobs in the Champaign-Urbana area. That makes it the 196th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $31.23 | $48.23 | $50.82 | $30.38 | 1.59 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $31.69 | $45.93 | $54.26 | $30.67 | 1.50 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.20 | $32.29 | $44.83 | $26.77 | 1.21 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $24.78 | $30.38 | $49.27 | $28.33 | 1.07 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $26.56 | $40.56 | $41.65 | $23.75 | 1.71 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Champaign
Because every project leans on different trades, Champaign's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +17% and window replacement −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $15,000 | +6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,700 | +15% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,500 – $85,900 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Champaign: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Champaign 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
$18,600 to $23,800
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,500 to $27,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,400 to $31,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,600 – $20,000 | $18,900 – $23,300 | $22,200 – $26,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,600 – $23,800 | $22,500 – $27,700 | $26,400 – $31,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,700 – $39,100 | $37,000 – $45,400 | $43,300 – $51,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,800 – $58,200 | $55,100 – $67,500 | $64,400 – $76,900 |
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Kitchen remodel in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Champaign?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,600 to $31,600 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,500 to $27,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Champaign?
About $151 to $252 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,800, which is 1% less than Champaign ($25,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $6,350 out of $25,100. Materials are 71% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Champaign?
$30,700 to $51,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Champaign?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Champaign area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 9% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($27,500 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Champaign?
The BLS median is $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.37 to $42.23.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Champaign?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,600 to $23,800 and premium work $26,400 to $31,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Champaign
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.