Kitchen remodel cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,000 – $30,700
- Per sq ft
- $146 – $243
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #111
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Ann Arbor, MI usually costs $18,000 to $30,700 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $146 to $243 per sq ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$21,800 to $26,900
About $175 to $214 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $4,950 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,800 | $26,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 73% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,500 | $6,900 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $18,000 | $24,300 | $30,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Ann Arbor number
Labor is 23% 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 Ann Arbor the blended ratio comes out at 1.11.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Ann Arbor 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 100.9: $500 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 Ann Arbor. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Ann Arbor
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Ann Arbor. 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
$18,000 to $23,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,800 to $26,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,600 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 | $21,500 – $25,800 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,000 – $23,100 | $21,800 – $26,900 | $25,600 – $30,700 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,700 – $37,900 | $35,800 – $44,000 | $41,900 – $50,100 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,300 – $56,300 | $53,300 – $65,400 | $62,400 – $74,400 |
Why two Ann Arbor quotes can differ
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).
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.
How Ann Arbor compares
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 $23,800 to $25,400 across Ann Arbor and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +4% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −1% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | −1% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Ann Arbor ranks #111 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −1% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −4% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | level |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −5% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +12% |
Related projects, priced for Ann Arbor
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Ann Arbor wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+5%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,900 – $80,800 | +5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor the blend is 1.11.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $31.33 an hour, 8% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. About 640 work in the metro. That is 29.1 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 $39.16 an hour, which is 29% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.29 and $50.13 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 27.8 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 $37.60 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.89 and $49.17 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 19.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Ann Arbor metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $23.05 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $20.17 and $30.08 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Ann Arbor metro, so we used the Michigan statewide median: $28.10 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $34.00 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $28.47 an hour, 20% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $23.08 and $38.91 an hour. About 160 work in the metro. That is 7.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $360. That is a swing of roughly 1.5% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Ann Arbor has 219,730 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 110th 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% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.29 | $39.16 | $50.13 | $30.38 | 1.29 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.89 | $37.60 | $49.17 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $20.17 | $23.05 | $30.08 | $26.77 | 0.86 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.82 | $28.10 | $34.00 | $28.33 | 0.99 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $23.08 | $28.47 | $38.91 | $23.75 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Ann Arbor?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,000 to $30,700 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,800 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 Ann Arbor?
About $146 to $243 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,400, which is 4% more than Ann Arbor ($24,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $5,500 out of $24,300. Materials are 73% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$29,700 to $50,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Ann Arbor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Ann Arbor area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 1% below the Michigan statewide estimate ($24,500 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $31.33 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.61 to $36.52.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,000 to $23,100 and premium work $25,600 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 Ann Arbor
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.