Kitchen remodel cost in Evansville, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,000 – $30,600
- Per sq ft
- $146 – $244
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #112
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Evansville area: $18,000 to $30,600 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. 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 Evansville, IN, standard level
$21,800 to $26,800
About $175 to $214 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,100 | $19,700 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $6,000 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,800 | $26,800 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Evansville, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,500 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,100 | $5,450 | $6,800 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $18,000 | $24,300 | $30,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Evansville 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, Evansville wages are 1.10 times the national level. Labor makes up about 22% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Evansville is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,900 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.5: $460 to $1,350.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Evansville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Evansville. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$18,000 to $23,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,800 to $26,800
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,600 to $30,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,100 – $19,300 | $18,300 – $22,500 | $21,500 – $25,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,000 – $23,100 | $21,800 – $26,800 | $25,600 – $30,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,700 – $37,900 | $35,800 – $44,000 | $42,000 – $50,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,300 – $56,400 | $53,400 – $65,400 | $62,400 – $74,500 |
Why two Evansville 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.
Related projects, priced for Evansville
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Evansville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+4%) and window replacement lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,300 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,500 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,500 – $79,800 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | level |
Who does the work: Evansville trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Evansville the blend is 1.10.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $31.10 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.52 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 58.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $38.10 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.76 and $45.42 an hour. BLS counts 1,170 of them working in the area, 86.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $35.19 an hour, 15% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.34 and $44.46 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 41.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.13 an hour, 9% above the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.12 and $37.10 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $25.89 an hour, which is 9% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $31.49 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 3.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $26.16 an hour, 10% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.30 and $30.12 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 18.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $340 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $540. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 1.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Evansville has 135,250 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 162nd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $24.10 | $31.10 | $35.52 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.76 | $38.10 | $45.42 | $30.38 | 1.25 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $26.34 | $35.19 | $44.46 | $30.67 | 1.15 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.12 | $29.13 | $37.10 | $26.77 | 1.09 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.91 | $25.89 | $31.49 | $28.33 | 0.91 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.30 | $26.16 | $30.12 | $23.75 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Is Evansville cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Evansville. Clarksville is the lowest at about $23,400 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, INthis page | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | |
| Clarksville, TN95 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −4% |
| Terre Haute, IN95 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −1% |
| Bowling Green, KY95 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −3% |
| Bloomington, IN95 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Louisville, KY105 miles | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Evansville ranks #112 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Evansville is 0% above the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| 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 | −2% |
| 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% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Evansville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +3% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −3% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −7% |
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Kitchen remodel in Evansville: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Evansville?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,000 to $30,600 in the Evansville area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,800 to $26,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Evansville?
About $146 to $244 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 Evansville or Clarksville?
Clarksville is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 4% less than Evansville ($24,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Evansville?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,450 out of $24,300. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Evansville?
$29,700 to $50,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Evansville?
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 Evansville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Evansville expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Indiana?
Evansville is 0% above 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 Evansville?
The BLS median is $31.10 an hour in the Evansville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.10 to $35.52.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Evansville?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,000 to $23,100 and premium work $25,600 to $30,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Evansville
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.