Kitchen remodel cost in Lansing, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,900 – $30,500
- Per sq ft
- $145 – $242
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #117
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Lansing, MI usually costs $17,900 to $30,500 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $145 to $242 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $770 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 Lansing, MI, standard level
$21,700 to $26,700
About $175 to $213 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $4,900 | $6,000 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,700 | $26,700 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Lansing, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,100 | $5,450 | $6,800 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,900 | $24,200 | $30,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Lansing number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $30.90 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Lansing is 1.09 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 23% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lansing 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 95.0: $470 to $1,400.
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 Lansing. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Lansing
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lansing wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,200 – $14,400 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,200 – $14,100 | −6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,200 – $79,400 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
What local crews earn in Lansing
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 Lansing the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $30.90 an hour, 6% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $33.93 an hour. About 1,120 work in the metro. That is 51.6 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 $38.69 an hour, which is 27% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.92 and $43.23 an hour. BLS counts 1,140 of them working in the area, 52.5 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 $37.59 an hour, 23% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.66 and $44.88 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 29.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Lansing 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.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.98 an hour, which is in line with the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $27.03 and $35.17 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 1.8 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 $25.68 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.68 and $30.47 an hour. About 230 work in the metro. That is 10.6 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 $230 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $550. That is a swing of roughly 2.3% to 1.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lansing-East Lansing has 217,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 111th 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% | $23.74 | $30.90 | $33.93 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $26.92 | $38.69 | $43.23 | $30.38 | 1.27 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $25.66 | $37.59 | $44.88 | $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% | $27.03 | $28.98 | $35.17 | $28.33 | 1.02 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.68 | $25.68 | $30.47 | $23.75 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Lansing
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 Lansing compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Lansing. Grand Rapids is the lowest at about $23,800 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MIthis page | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | |
| Flint, MI50 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Ann Arbor, MI50 miles | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | level |
| Saginaw, MI50 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI55 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Grand Rapids, MI60 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| 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, Lansing ranks #117 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lansing 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 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | level |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,200 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lansing against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | level |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +13% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,200 | −4% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +6% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Lansing
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lansing. 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
$17,900 to $23,000
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,700 to $26,700
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$25,500 to $30,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,000 – $19,300 | $18,200 – $22,500 | $21,400 – $25,700 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,900 – $23,000 | $21,700 – $26,700 | $25,500 – $30,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $29,600 – $37,700 | $35,700 – $43,800 | $41,800 – $49,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,100 – $56,100 | $53,100 – $65,100 | $62,100 – $74,200 |
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Kitchen remodel in Lansing: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Lansing?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,900 to $30,500 in the Lansing area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,700 to $26,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Lansing?
About $145 to $242 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Lansing or Flint?
Flint is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $24,100, which is 0% less than Lansing ($24,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lansing?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $5,450 out of $24,200. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Lansing?
$29,600 to $49,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Lansing?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Lansing area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lansing expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Michigan?
Lansing 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 Lansing?
The BLS median is $30.90 an hour in the Lansing area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.74 to $33.93.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Lansing?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,900 to $23,000 and premium work $25,500 to $30,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Lansing
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.