Kitchen remodel cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,800 – $32,000
- Per sq ft
- $153 – $255
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #53
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Barnstable, MA usually costs $18,800 to $32,000 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $153 to $255 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$22,800 to $28,100
About $183 to $224 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 24% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,300 |
| Labor | $5,400 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,800 | $28,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 73% |
| Labor | $4,500 | $6,000 | $7,500 | 24% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $18,800 | $25,400 | $32,000 | 100% |
Why Barnstable prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 6 trades: carpenters at 45%, electricians at 15%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 15%, tile and stone setters at 10%, drywall and ceiling tile installers at 10%, painters, construction and maintenance at 5%. Weighted together, Barnstable wages are 1.21 times the national level. Labor makes up about 24% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Barnstable is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,500 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $490 to $1,500.
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 Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Barnstable
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Barnstable wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+17%) and kitchen cabinets lowest (+7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,400 – $15,100 | +7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +11% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $5,150 – $16,400 | +11% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,400 – $85,800 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Barnstable
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+.
Is Barnstable cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $26,500. Manchester is the cheapest at $24,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | −3% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | level |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | −3% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $19,400 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Barnstable ranks #53 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +4% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | level |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | level |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $17,100 – $29,100 | $23,100 | −9% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | −3% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −12% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Barnstable
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 Barnstable the blend is 1.21.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $33.93 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,280 work in the metro. That is 136.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $37.78 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $47.54 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 49.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $36.67 an hour, 20% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.25 and $46.41 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 68.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.02 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.46 and $46.13 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $33.42 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.51 and $38.60 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $24.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.80 and $28.01 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 26.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $350. That is a swing of roughly 1.4% to 1.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Barnstable Town has 94,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 212th 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% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.37 | $37.78 | $47.54 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.25 | $36.67 | $46.41 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $28.46 | $39.02 | $46.13 | $26.77 | 1.46 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $29.51 | $33.42 | $38.60 | $28.33 | 1.18 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.80 | $24.36 | $28.01 | $23.75 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.21 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Barnstable
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Barnstable. 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
$18,800 to $24,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,800 to $28,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,800 to $32,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,800 – $20,200 | $19,100 – $23,600 | $22,500 – $26,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,800 – $24,100 | $22,800 – $28,100 | $26,800 – $32,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $31,100 – $39,600 | $37,500 – $46,000 | $43,900 – $52,400 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $46,300 – $59,000 | $55,800 – $68,400 | $65,300 – $77,900 |
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Kitchen remodel in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Barnstable?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,800 to $32,000 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,800 to $28,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Barnstable?
About $153 to $255 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,800, which is 3% less than Barnstable ($25,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 24% at the midpoint, or $6,000 out of $25,400. Materials are 73% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Barnstable?
$31,100 to $52,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Barnstable?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,500 for fees in the Barnstable area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($26,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.39 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Barnstable?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,800 to $24,100 and premium work $26,800 to $32,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Barnstable
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.