Kitchen remodel cost in Indianapolis, 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
- #119
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Indianapolis, IN usually costs $17,900 to $30,500 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $145 to $242 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $800 less. 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 Indianapolis, 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 | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,700 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Indianapolis, 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 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,200 | $30,500 | 100% |
Where the Indianapolis price comes from
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 Indianapolis the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Indianapolis 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 95.7: $480 to $1,450.
How Indianapolis compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Indianapolis is the priciest of the group. Cincinnati is the cheapest at $23,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, INthis page | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | |
| Bloomington, IN50 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Lafayette, IN65 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Terre Haute, IN70 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Fort Wayne, IN95 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $23,900 | −1% |
| Cincinnati, OH100 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −2% |
| 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, Indianapolis ranks #119 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Indianapolis is 0% below the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 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 Indianapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,400 | +5% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −1% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Indianapolis
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Indianapolis. 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
$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 – $22,500 | $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 |
What local crews earn in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $31.28 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.02 and $37.14 an hour. About 4,960 work in the metro. That is 44.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $31.31 an hour, which is 3% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $41.97 an hour. BLS counts 5,390 of them working in the area, 48.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $37.01 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.76 and $46.87 an hour. About 4,010 work in the metro. That is 36.3 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 $24.31 an hour, 9% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.03 and $27.66 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 2.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.45 an hour, which is 4% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $32.49 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 1.4 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 $24.47 an hour, 3% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.82 and $30.77 an hour. About 1,250 work in the metro. That is 11.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $480. That is a swing of roughly 2.0% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood has 1,105,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 31st 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% | $25.02 | $31.28 | $37.14 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.16 | $31.31 | $41.97 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.76 | $37.01 | $46.87 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.03 | $24.31 | $27.66 | $26.77 | 0.91 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.97 | $29.45 | $32.49 | $28.33 | 1.04 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.82 | $24.47 | $30.77 | $23.75 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Indianapolis
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Indianapolis wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−6%); 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 | $4,700 – $23,400 | level |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,450 – $14,600 | −2% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,000 – $79,000 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Why two Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Indianapolis?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,500 in the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,200, which is 0% less than Indianapolis ($24,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis?
$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 Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Indianapolis expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Indiana?
Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
The BLS median is $31.28 an hour in the Indianapolis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.02 to $37.14.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis
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.