Kitchen remodel cost in Peoria, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,500 – $31,400
- Per sq ft
- $150 – $250
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #86
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Peoria, plan on $18,500 to $31,400 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $150 to $250 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $36.19 an hour in the Peoria area, 24% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Peoria, IL, standard level
$22,300 to $27,500
About $180 to $220 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 25% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $5,550 | $6,800 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,300 | $27,500 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Peoria, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 71% |
| Labor | $4,650 | $6,200 | $7,750 | 25% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $18,500 | $24,900 | $31,400 | 100% |
Where the Peoria 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 $36.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Peoria is 1.24 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 25% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Peoria 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 (91.2) and land at $460 to $1,350.
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 Peoria. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Peoria
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Peoria 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
$18,500 to $23,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,300 to $27,500
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,200 to $31,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,500 – $19,800 | $18,700 – $23,100 | $22,000 – $26,400 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,500 – $23,600 | $22,300 – $27,500 | $26,200 – $31,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,500 – $38,800 | $36,700 – $45,100 | $43,000 – $51,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,500 – $57,800 | $54,700 – $67,100 | $64,000 – $76,400 |
How Peoria compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Springfield is the priciest of the group at $25,200. Davenport is the cheapest at $24,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, ILthis page | $18,500 – $31,400 | $24,900 | |
| Bloomington, IL40 miles | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −1% |
| Davenport, IA65 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −3% |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Rockford, IL110 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $20,300 – $34,600 | $27,500 | +10% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Peoria comes in at #86 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Peoria 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 | +14% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Peoria's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Peoria against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,500 | −10% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −7% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −6% |
Peoria 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 Peoria is 1.24 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $36.19 an hour, which is 24% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $48.02 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 47.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $38.68 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.78 and $49.97 an hour. About 880 work in the metro. That is 53.0 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 $40.91 an hour, which is 33% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.63 and $51.67 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 33.7 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 Peoria 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 Peoria 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 $30.98 an hour, which is 30% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.20 and $41.70 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 6.6 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 ($48.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $910. At the 25th percentile ($24.14) it shrinks by about $930. The total moves by 3.7% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 166,020 jobs in the Peoria area. That makes it the 141st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $24.14 | $36.19 | $48.02 | $29.12 | 1.24 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.78 | $38.68 | $49.97 | $30.38 | 1.27 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.63 | $40.91 | $51.67 | $30.67 | 1.33 | 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% | $23.20 | $30.98 | $41.70 | $23.75 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
Planning more than one job in Peoria?
Because every project leans on different trades, Peoria's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, home addition runs +15% and window replacement −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,350 – $15,500 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,150 – $25,700 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $43,700 – $88,300 | +15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,050 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Peoria
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+.
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Kitchen remodel in Peoria: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Peoria?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,500 to $31,400 in the Peoria area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,300 to $27,500. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Peoria?
About $150 to $250 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Peoria or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,800, which is 1% less than Peoria ($24,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Peoria?
About 25% at the midpoint, or $6,200 out of $24,900. Materials are 71% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Peoria?
$30,500 to $51,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Peoria?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Peoria area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Peoria expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Illinois?
Peoria 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 Peoria?
The BLS median is $36.19 an hour in the Peoria area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.14 to $48.02.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Peoria?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,500 to $23,600 and premium work $26,200 to $31,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Peoria
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.