Kitchen remodel cost in Grand Rapids, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,600 – $30,000
- Per sq ft
- $143 – $238
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #157
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Grand Rapids, MI usually costs $17,600 to $30,000 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $143 to $238 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,200 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 Grand Rapids, MI, standard level
$21,300 to $26,300
About $171 to $209 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,300 | $26,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Grand Rapids, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 75% |
| Labor | $3,750 | $5,000 | $6,250 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,600 | $23,800 | $30,000 | 100% |
Where the Grand Rapids price comes from
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, Grand Rapids wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Grand Rapids 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 95.5: $480 to $1,450.
Grand Rapids against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Grand Rapids. Muskegon is the lowest at about $23,500 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MIthis page | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | |
| Muskegon, MI45 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Kalamazoo, MI50 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +1% |
| Lansing, MI60 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +2% |
| South Bend, IN85 miles | $17,800 – $30,200 | $24,000 | +1% |
| Saginaw, MI85 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | +2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | +3% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Grand Rapids ranks #157 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Grand Rapids is 3% 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 | +7% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +2% |
| 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 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | +6% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Grand Rapids
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Grand Rapids
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Grand Rapids. 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
$17,600 to $22,600
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,300 to $26,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,000 to $30,000
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,800 – $18,900 | $17,900 – $22,100 | $21,000 – $25,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,600 – $22,600 | $21,300 – $26,300 | $25,000 – $30,000 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,000 – $37,000 | $35,000 – $43,000 | $41,000 – $49,000 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,300 – $55,100 | $52,200 – $64,000 | $61,000 – $72,800 |
Related projects, priced for Grand Rapids
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Grand Rapids wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (level) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $37,400 – $75,700 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $28.36 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $31.12 an hour. About 2,840 work in the metro. That is 47.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.92 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $38.18 an hour. BLS counts 2,880 of them working in the area, 48.1 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 $38.67 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.67 and $43.90 an hour. About 2,270 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 $22.36 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $19.07 and $27.20 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 3.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.28 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $22.76 and $29.76 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 3.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $23.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $28.24 an hour. About 770 work in the metro. That is 12.9 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 $210 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $420. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood has 598,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 48th 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% | $22.88 | $28.36 | $31.12 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $23.05 | $29.92 | $38.18 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $27.67 | $38.67 | $43.90 | $30.67 | 1.26 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $19.07 | $22.36 | $27.20 | $26.77 | 0.84 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.76 | $28.28 | $29.76 | $28.33 | 1.00 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.89 | $23.50 | $28.24 | $23.75 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Grand Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Grand Rapids?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,600 to $30,000 in the Grand Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,300 to $26,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Grand Rapids?
About $143 to $238 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 Grand Rapids or Muskegon?
Muskegon is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 1% less than Grand Rapids ($23,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Rapids?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,000 out of $23,800. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Grand Rapids?
$29,000 to $49,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Grand Rapids?
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 Grand Rapids area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Rapids expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Michigan?
Grand Rapids is 3% 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 Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $28.36 an hour in the Grand Rapids area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.88 to $31.12.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Grand Rapids?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,600 to $22,600 and premium work $25,000 to $30,000. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Grand Rapids
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.