Kitchen remodel cost in Bangor, ME
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,100 – $30,700
- Per sq ft
- $146 – $244
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
Bangor homeowners pay roughly $18,100 to $30,700 to remodel a kitchen at 120 sq ft, or $146 to $244 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Bangor is almost level. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.2).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bangor, ME, standard level
$21,900 to $26,900
About $176 to $215 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,300 |
| Labor | $4,450 | $5,450 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,900 | $26,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bangor, ME
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,950 | $6,200 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $18,100 | $24,400 | $30,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Bangor number
Labor is 20% 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 Bangor the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bangor metro is 97.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,500, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $480 to $1,450.
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 Bangor. The wage table below marks each row.
Bangor against nearby metros and the rest of Maine
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $26,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, MEthis page | $18,100 – $30,700 | $24,400 | |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +2% |
| Burlington, VT220 miles | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,700 | +1% |
| Manchester, NH230 miles | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | +1% |
| Boston, MA230 miles | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +9% |
| Barnstable, MA265 miles | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +4% |
| Maine (statewide) | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Bangor comes in at #109 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Bangor is 2% below the Maine figure.
Other Maine metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 288,480 jobs | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Bangor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bangor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | −3% |
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $18,400 – $31,300 | $24,800 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | −2% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $19,600 – $33,300 | $26,400 | +8% |
Bangor: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bangor 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
$18,100 to $23,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,900 to $26,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,700 to $30,700
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,100 – $19,400 | $18,300 – $22,600 | $21,600 – $25,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,100 – $23,100 | $21,900 – $26,900 | $25,700 – $30,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,800 – $38,000 | $35,900 – $44,100 | $42,100 – $50,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,400 – $56,500 | $53,500 – $65,600 | $62,600 – $74,700 |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Bangor
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+.
Related projects, priced for Bangor
Because every project leans on different trades, Bangor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +8% and home addition −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,250 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,900 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +8% |
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 Bangor is 0.99 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.45 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.29 and $30.70 an hour. BLS counts 430 of them working in the area, 59.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $30.48 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.34 and $37.62 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 29.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $28.92 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.31 and $34.14 an hour. BLS counts 220 of them working in the area, 30.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $34.00 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $31.33 and $44.08 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Bangor metro, so we used the Maine statewide median: $28.89 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.17 and $30.98 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $23.65 an hour, which is in line with the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $25.95 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 9.7 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 ($30.70 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $250. At the 25th percentile ($23.29) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 1.0% or 1.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 72,270 jobs in the Bangor area. That makes it the 255th 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% | $23.29 | $27.45 | $30.70 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.34 | $30.48 | $37.62 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.31 | $28.92 | $34.14 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $31.33 | $34.00 | $44.08 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.17 | $28.89 | $30.98 | $28.33 | 1.02 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.08 | $23.65 | $25.95 | $23.75 | 1.00 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Bangor: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bangor?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,100 to $30,700 in the Bangor area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,900 to $26,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bangor?
About $146 to $244 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 Bangor or Portland?
Portland is 150 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,900, which is 2% more than Bangor ($24,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bangor?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $24,400. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bangor?
$29,800 to $50,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bangor?
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 Bangor area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bangor expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Maine?
Bangor is 2% below the Maine statewide estimate ($24,800 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Maine; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bangor?
The BLS median is $27.45 an hour in the Bangor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.29 to $30.70.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bangor?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,100 to $23,100 and premium work $25,700 to $30,700. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bangor
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.