Kitchen remodel cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,900 – $30,500
- Per sq ft
- $145 – $242
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #120
- 1 = most expensive
Bloomington homeowners pay roughly $17,900 to $30,500 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $145 to $242 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bloomington is 3% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$21,700 to $26,700
About $174 to $213 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $4,750 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,700 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,500 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,300 | $6,650 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,200 | $30,500 | 100% |
Why Bloomington prices look the way they do
Labor is 22% 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 Bloomington the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bloomington metro is 94.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,900, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) and land at $480 to $1,450.
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 Bloomington. The wage table below marks each row.
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Bloomington
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
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).
Bloomington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bloomington 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
$17,900 to $22,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,700 to $26,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,500 to $30,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,000 – $19,300 | $18,200 – $22,400 | $21,400 – $25,600 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,900 – $22,900 | $21,700 – $26,700 | $25,500 – $30,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,500 – $37,700 | $35,600 – $43,800 | $41,700 – $49,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,100 – $56,100 | $53,100 – $65,100 | $62,100 – $74,100 |
Related projects, priced for Bloomington
Because every project leans on different trades, Bloomington's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,600 – $78,200 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Is Bloomington cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Evansville is the priciest of the group at $24,300. Lafayette is the cheapest at $24,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | level |
| Indiana (statewide) | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Bloomington comes in at #120 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Bloomington is 0% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $23,900 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | level |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Bloomington's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $21,500 – $36,600 | $29,100 | +20% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −4% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −4% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −1% |
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 Bloomington is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $29.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.82 and $35.36 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 36.9 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 $31.57 an hour, 4% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $44.46 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 28.7 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 $46.63 an hour, which is 52% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.76 and $47.47 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 43.7 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 Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $23.29 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.64 and $27.66 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bloomington metro, so we used the Indiana statewide median: $23.95 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.49 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $25.60 an hour, which is 8% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $28.68 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 12.3 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 ($35.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $450. At the 25th percentile ($23.82) it shrinks by about $440. The total moves by 1.9% or 1.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,240 jobs in the Bloomington area. That makes it the 251st 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% | $23.82 | $29.50 | $35.36 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $24.25 | $31.57 | $44.46 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $30.76 | $46.63 | $47.47 | $30.67 | 1.52 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.64 | $23.29 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.87 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.04 | $23.95 | $30.49 | $28.33 | 0.85 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.26 | $25.60 | $28.68 | $23.75 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bloomington?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,500 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,700 to $26,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bloomington?
About $145 to $242 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,100, which is 0% less than Bloomington ($24,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,300 out of $24,200. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bloomington?
$29,500 to $49,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bloomington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Bloomington area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Indiana?
Bloomington is 0% below the Indiana statewide estimate ($24,200 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.82 to $35.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bloomington?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,900 to $22,900 and premium work $25,500 to $30,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bloomington
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.