Kitchen remodel cost in Muskegon, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,400 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $141 – $235
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #198
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Muskegon, plan on $17,400 to $29,600 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $141 to $235 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% lower than the national one. 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 Muskegon, MI, standard level
$21,100 to $26,000
About $169 to $207 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,000 | $19,600 |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $21,100 | $26,000 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Muskegon, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,400 | $17,800 | $22,300 | 76% |
| Labor | $3,600 | $4,750 | $5,950 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,400 | $23,500 | $29,600 | 100% |
Where the Muskegon price comes from
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 Muskegon the blended ratio comes out at 0.96.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Muskegon metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $17,800, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.5) and land at $460 to $1,400.
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 Muskegon. The wage table below marks each row.
Muskegon labor market for kitchen remodel
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 Muskegon is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $23.47 an hour, which is 19% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $29.72 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 22.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $37.07 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.72 and $37.61 an hour. About 340 work in the metro. That is 54.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $36.68 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $42.38 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 32.1 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $22.43 an hour, which is 6% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.35 and $27.79 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 14.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($21.00) it shrinks by about $190. The total moves by 2.0% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 62,340 jobs in the Muskegon-Norton Shores area. That makes it the 278th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.00 | $23.47 | $29.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $27.72 | $37.07 | $37.61 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.21 | $36.68 | $42.38 | $30.67 | 1.20 | 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% | $21.35 | $22.43 | $27.79 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Muskegon bid
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+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Planning more than one job in Muskegon?
Because every project leans on different trades, Muskegon's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −1% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,900 – $72,800 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Is Muskegon cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Milwaukee is the priciest of the group at $24,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MIthis page | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | |
| Grand Rapids, MI45 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Sheboygan, WI70 miles | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +4% |
| Milwaukee, WI80 miles | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,400 | +4% |
| Racine, WI80 miles | $18,000 – $30,600 | $24,300 | +3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI95 miles | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +6% |
Across 300 US metros, Muskegon comes in at #198 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Muskegon is 4% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $18,800 – $32,000 | $25,400 | +8% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $18,000 – $30,700 | $24,300 | +4% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +3% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Muskegon's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Muskegon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $17,900 – $30,400 | $24,100 | +3% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $18,900 – $32,200 | $25,500 | +9% |
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $17,200 – $29,200 | $23,200 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $17,000 – $29,000 | $23,000 | −2% |
Muskegon: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Muskegon 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
$17,400 to $22,300
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,100 to $26,000
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,600 – $18,700 | $17,700 – $21,800 | $20,800 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,400 – $22,300 | $21,100 – $26,000 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,700 – $36,600 | $34,600 – $42,500 | $40,600 – $48,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,800 – $54,500 | $51,600 – $63,200 | $60,300 – $72,000 |
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Kitchen remodel in Muskegon: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Muskegon?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,400 to $29,600 in the Muskegon area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,100 to $26,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Muskegon?
About $141 to $235 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Muskegon or Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,800, which is 1% more than Muskegon ($23,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Muskegon?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $23,500. Materials are 76% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Muskegon?
$28,700 to $48,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Muskegon?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Muskegon area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Muskegon expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Michigan?
Muskegon is 4% 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 Muskegon?
The BLS median is $23.47 an hour in the Muskegon area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.00 to $29.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Muskegon?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,400 to $22,300 and premium work $24,700 to $29,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Muskegon
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.