Kitchen remodel cost in Lafayette, 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
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Lafayette, LA usually costs $16,900 to $28,700 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $137 to $229 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $2,200 less. 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 Lafayette, LA, standard level
$20,400 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 | $3,700 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $20,400 | $25,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Lafayette, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,100 | $5,150 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $870 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $16,900 | $22,800 | $28,700 | 100% |
Where the Lafayette price comes from
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 Lafayette the blended ratio comes out at 0.83.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lafayette is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $17,800 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.2: $440 to $1,300.
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 Lafayette. The wage table below marks each row.
Planning more than one job in Lafayette?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lafayette wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−10%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,100 | −13% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,100 – $20,400 | −12% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,000 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −15% |
Why two Lafayette quotes can differ
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.
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Lafayette: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lafayette. 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
$16,900 to $21,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,400 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 | $20,400 – $25,200 | $24,000 – $28,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $27,900 – $35,500 | $33,600 – $41,300 | $39,400 – $47,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $41,600 – $52,900 | $50,100 – $61,400 | $58,600 – $69,900 |
What local crews earn in Lafayette
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 Lafayette the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $22.81 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.55 and $27.69 an hour. About 580 work in the metro. That is 32.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.76 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.72 and $31.75 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 40.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.85 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $31.63 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 37.9 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 $19.51 an hour, 27% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $12.65 and $22.15 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 1.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lafayette 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.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $20.90 an hour, 12% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $18.87 and $23.25 an hour. About 290 work in the metro. That is 16.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $330. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lafayette has 179,570 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 129th 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% | $18.55 | $22.81 | $27.69 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.72 | $28.76 | $31.75 | $30.38 | 0.95 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.73 | $27.85 | $31.63 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $12.65 | $19.51 | $22.15 | $26.77 | 0.73 | metro |
| 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% | $18.87 | $20.90 | $23.25 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Is Lafayette 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 $22,700 to $23,500 across Lafayette and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LAthis page | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | |
| Lake Charles, LA65 miles | $17,000 – $28,900 | $23,000 | +1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA70 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +3% |
| Houma, LA90 miles | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | level |
| Alexandria, LA95 miles | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −1% |
| Beaumont, TX125 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% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lafayette ranks #283 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lafayette is 1% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $16,900 – $28,700 | $22,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lafayette against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +6% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +2% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +4% |
| Anchorage, AK | 177,050 jobs | $20,400 – $34,700 | $27,600 | +21% |
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Kitchen remodel in Lafayette: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Lafayette?
For 120 sq ft, expect $16,900 to $28,700 in the Lafayette area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,400 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 Lafayette?
About $137 to $229 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 Lafayette or Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,000, which is 1% more than Lafayette ($22,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lafayette?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $22,800. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Lafayette?
$27,900 to $47,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lafayette expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
The BLS median is $22.81 an hour in the Lafayette area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.55 to $27.69.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette
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.