Kitchen remodel cost in Davenport, IA
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
- #128
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Davenport, plan on $17,900 to $30,400 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $145 to $242 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Davenport, IA, 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 | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $21,600 | $26,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,900 | $22,400 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,000 | $5,300 | $6,650 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $890 | $1,350 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,100 | $30,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Davenport number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.06 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Davenport 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 Davenport metro is 94.2 (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 (89.1) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Data note: 10% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Davenport. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +2% and kitchen backsplash −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,800 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,000 – $77,000 | level |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,800 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
Davenport 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 Davenport is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $29.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 37.1 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 $36.99 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.82 and $41.20 an hour. About 1,450 work in the metro. That is 80.4 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 $36.69 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.55 and $46.29 an hour. BLS counts 680 of them working in the area, 37.7 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 Davenport metro, so we used the Iowa statewide median: $26.13 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $34.11 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.57 an hour, in line with the US median of $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $21.67 and $30.00 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 2.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 5.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $27.82 an hour, which is 17% above the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.60 and $32.52 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 11.6 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 ($35.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $500. At the 25th percentile ($23.15) it shrinks by about $450. The total moves by 2.1% or 1.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $24.82 | $36.99 | $41.20 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.55 | $36.69 | $46.29 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.11 | $26.13 | $34.11 | $26.77 | 0.98 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $21.67 | $27.57 | $30.00 | $28.33 | 0.97 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.60 | $27.82 | $32.52 | $23.75 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Is Davenport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 120 sq ft range from $23,100 to $25,100 across Davenport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −4% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $18,500 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +3% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −2% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +4% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #128 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Davenport is 3% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −1% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −2% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −4% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −3% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | −3% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | −2% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | −5% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −3% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Davenport
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).
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport 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 | $35,500 – $43,600 | $41,600 – $49,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,000 – $55,900 | $53,000 – $64,900 | $61,900 – $73,900 |
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Kitchen remodel in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Davenport?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,400 in the Davenport 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 Davenport?
About $145 to $242 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,100, which is 4% less than Davenport ($24,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
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 Davenport?
$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 Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 3% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($23,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Davenport?
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 Davenport
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.