Kitchen remodel cost in St. Cloud, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,300 – $31,100
- Per sq ft
- $149 – $248
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the St. Cloud area: $18,300 to $31,100 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 5% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 95.4).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$22,100 to $27,200
About $179 to $218 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 23% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,300 | $20,000 |
| Labor | $5,100 | $6,200 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $22,100 | $27,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,600 | $18,200 | $22,700 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,250 | $5,650 | $7,050 | 23% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 4% |
| Total | $18,300 | $24,700 | $31,100 | 100% |
Why St. Cloud prices look the way they do
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 St. Cloud the blended ratio comes out at 1.13.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. Cloud is at 95.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,200 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.6: $440 to $1,300.
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 St. Cloud. The wage table below marks each row.
Specs and site conditions that change a St. Cloud bid
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+.
What nearby projects cost in St. Cloud
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. Cloud wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+16%) and window replacement lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,150 – $14,100 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $40,600 – $82,100 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in St. Cloud
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. Cloud. 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
$18,300 to $23,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,100 to $27,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,000 to $31,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,300 – $19,600 | $18,600 – $22,900 | $21,800 – $26,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,300 – $23,400 | $22,100 – $27,200 | $26,000 – $31,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,200 – $38,500 | $36,400 – $44,700 | $42,600 – $50,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,100 – $57,300 | $54,300 – $66,500 | $63,400 – $75,700 |
Who does the work: St. Cloud trade wages
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 St. Cloud the blend is 1.13.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $29.14 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $36.78 an hour. About 570 work in the metro. That is 54.8 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 $39.37 an hour, which is 30% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.40 and $47.30 an hour. BLS counts 730 of them working in the area, 70.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $43.38 an hour, 41% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.73 and $50.77 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 79.9 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 St. Cloud metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $33.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $29.69 and $34.50 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the St. Cloud metro, so we used the Minnesota statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $27.86 and $37.31 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.30 an hour, 6% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.12 and $28.80 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 11.5 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 $590 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $440. That is a swing of roughly 1.8% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. Cloud has 103,920 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 197th 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% | $23.37 | $29.14 | $36.78 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $29.40 | $39.37 | $47.30 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.73 | $43.38 | $50.77 | $30.67 | 1.41 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $29.69 | $33.92 | $34.50 | $26.77 | 1.27 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $27.86 | $29.46 | $37.31 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.12 | $22.30 | $28.80 | $23.75 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.13 | |||||
St. Cloud against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than St. Cloud. Fargo is the lowest at about $24,100 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 150 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,000 | +10% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | −2% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $18,400 – $31,200 | $24,800 | level |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | −2% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $19,200 – $32,700 | $26,000 | +5% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. Cloud ranks #98 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. Cloud is 5% below the Minnesota figure.
Elsewhere in Minnesota
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,000 | +10% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $18,200 – $31,000 | $24,600 | level |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $18,400 – $31,200 | $24,800 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −5% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −3% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,700 | −4% |
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Kitchen remodel in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in St. Cloud?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,300 to $31,100 in the St. Cloud area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,100 to $27,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in St. Cloud?
About $149 to $248 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $27,000, which is 10% more than St. Cloud ($24,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 23% at the midpoint, or $5,650 out of $24,700. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in St. Cloud?
$30,200 to $50,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in St. Cloud?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the St. Cloud area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud is 5% below the Minnesota statewide estimate ($26,000 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $29.14 an hour in the St. Cloud area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.37 to $36.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in St. Cloud?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,300 to $23,400 and premium work $26,000 to $31,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near St. Cloud
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.