Kitchen remodel cost in Terre Haute, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,900 – $30,400
- Per sq ft
- $145 – $242
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #126
- 1 = most expensive
Terre Haute homeowners pay roughly $17,900 to $30,400 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $145 to $242 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Terre Haute is 4% 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 Terre Haute, IN, standard level
$21,600 to $26,600
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 | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $21,600 | $26,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Terre Haute, 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 | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,100 | $30,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Terre Haute number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.12 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Terre Haute is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Terre Haute 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 (87.8) and land at $440 to $1,300.
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 Terre Haute. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Terre Haute
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Terre Haute 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
$21,600 to $26,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,400 to $30,400
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,000 – $19,200 | $18,100 – $22,400 | $21,300 – $25,500 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,900 – $22,900 | $21,600 – $26,600 | $25,400 – $30,400 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,500 – $37,600 | $35,600 – $43,700 | $41,600 – $49,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,000 – $56,000 | $53,000 – $65,000 | $62,000 – $73,900 |
Terre Haute against nearby metros and the rest of Indiana
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Champaign is the priciest of the group at $25,100. Lafayette is the cheapest at $24,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, INthis page | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | |
| Bloomington, IN40 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN70 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Champaign, IL75 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +4% |
| Lafayette, IN75 miles | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | +1% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Terre Haute comes in at #126 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Terre Haute 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 | +1% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $17,700 – $30,200 | $24,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Terre Haute's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Terre Haute against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −4% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $19,900 – $33,700 | $26,800 | +11% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $18,900 – $32,200 | $25,500 | +6% |
What nearby projects cost in Terre Haute
Because every project leans on different trades, Terre Haute's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +5% and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,000 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,400 – $77,600 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Terre Haute
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).
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 Terre Haute is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $29.12 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.77 and $35.55 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 43.0 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 $37.33 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $43.22 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 58.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $43.39 an hour, which is 41% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.53 and $48.07 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 64.5 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 Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute 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 $22.06 an hour, which is 7% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.37 and $28.00 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 9.2 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 ($35.55 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $490. At the 25th percentile ($23.77) it shrinks by about $410. The total moves by 2.1% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,120 jobs in the Terre Haute area. That makes it the 277th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.77 | $29.12 | $35.55 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $24.22 | $37.33 | $43.22 | $30.38 | 1.23 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.53 | $43.39 | $48.07 | $30.67 | 1.41 | 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% | $18.37 | $22.06 | $28.00 | $23.75 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Terre Haute: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Terre Haute?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,400 in the Terre Haute area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,600 to $26,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Terre Haute?
About $145 to $242 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Terre Haute or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,200, which is 0% more than Terre Haute ($24,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Terre Haute?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,300 out of $24,100. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Terre Haute?
$29,500 to $49,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Terre Haute?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the Terre Haute area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Terre Haute expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Indiana?
Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute?
The BLS median is $29.12 an hour in the Terre Haute area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.77 to $35.55.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Terre Haute?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,900 to $22,900 and premium work $25,400 to $30,400. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Terre Haute
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.