Kitchen remodel cost in Houma, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $16,900 – $28,700
- Per sq ft
- $137 – $229
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #282
- 1 = most expensive
Houma homeowners pay roughly $16,900 to $28,700 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $137 to $229 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Houma is 9% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Houma, LA, standard level
$20,500 to $25,200
About $165 to $201 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $680 | $1,000 |
| Total | $20,500 | $25,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Houma, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,150 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $430 | $850 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $16,900 | $22,800 | $28,700 | 100% |
Why Houma prices look the way they do
Labor is 18% 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 Houma the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Houma metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (85.1) and land at $430 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 Houma. The wage table below marks each row.
Houma against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baton Rouge is the priciest of the group at $23,500. Lafayette is the cheapest at $22,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LAthis page | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | |
| New Orleans, LA75 miles | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA85 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +3% |
| Lafayette, LA90 miles | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | level |
| Slidell, LA90 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | level |
| Gulfport, MS135 miles | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +3% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $17,100 – $29,000 | $23,100 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +10% |
Across 300 US metros, Houma comes in at #282 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Houma is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Other Louisiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +3% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | level |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $16,900 – $28,800 | $22,800 | level |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | +1% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Houma's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Houma against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +3% |
| Bowling Green, KY | 82,160 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI | 84,380 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +6% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +3% |
Planning more than one job in Houma?
Because every project leans on different trades, Houma's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −10% and home addition −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,600 | −11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,500 | −14% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,450 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
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 Houma is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.18 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.76 and $28.31 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 47.9 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 $27.72 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.16 and $31.06 an hour. About 460 work in the metro. That is 55.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.56 an hour, which is 13% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $28.79 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 55.1 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 Houma metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $21.52 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $22.99 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Houma metro, so we used the Louisiana statewide median: $22.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $16.01 and $29.20 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.93 an hour, which is 3% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.02 and $23.68 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 41.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($21.76) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 1.7% or 0.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 83,440 jobs in the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux area. That makes it the 230th 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% | $21.76 | $23.18 | $28.31 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.16 | $27.72 | $31.06 | $30.38 | 0.91 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.84 | $26.56 | $28.79 | $30.67 | 0.87 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.96 | $21.52 | $22.99 | $26.77 | 0.80 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $16.01 | $22.80 | $29.20 | $28.33 | 0.80 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.02 | $22.93 | $23.68 | $23.75 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Houma
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Houma 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
$16,900 to $21,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,500 to $25,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,000 to $28,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,200 – $18,200 | $17,200 – $21,200 | $20,200 – $24,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $16,900 – $21,600 | $20,500 – $25,200 | $24,000 – $28,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,900 – $35,600 | $33,600 – $41,300 | $39,400 – $47,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,600 – $53,000 | $50,100 – $61,400 | $58,600 – $69,900 |
Why two Houma quotes can differ
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).
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Kitchen remodel in Houma: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Houma?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,900 to $28,700 in the Houma area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,500 to $25,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Houma?
About $137 to $229 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $430 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Houma or New Orleans?
New Orleans is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,100, which is 1% more than Houma ($22,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Houma?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $22,800. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Houma?
$27,900 to $47,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Houma?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $430 to $1,300 for fees in the Houma area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Houma expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Houma is 1% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($23,100 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Houma?
The BLS median is $23.18 an hour in the Houma area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.76 to $28.31.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Houma?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $16,900 to $21,600 and premium work $24,000 to $28,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Houma
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.