Kitchen remodel cost in Manchester, NH
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
- $148 – $246
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #97
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Manchester, NH usually costs $18,300 to $31,100 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $148 to $246 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 2% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.7).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Manchester, NH, standard level
$22,100 to $27,300
About $177 to $217 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 20% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,700 | $20,400 |
| Labor | $4,550 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,250 |
| Total | $22,100 | $27,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $18,600 | $23,200 | 75% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $5,050 | $6,300 | 20% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 4% |
| Total | $18,300 | $24,700 | $31,100 | 100% |
Where the Manchester 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, Manchester wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 20% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Manchester is at 97.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,600 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 105.7: $530 to $1,600.
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 Manchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Manchester
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Manchester. 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 $27,300
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 – $19,700 | $18,600 – $22,900 | $21,800 – $26,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,300 – $23,400 | $22,100 – $27,300 | $26,000 – $31,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,100 – $38,400 | $36,300 – $44,600 | $42,500 – $50,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $44,800 – $57,100 | $54,000 – $66,300 | $63,200 – $75,400 |
What local crews earn in Manchester
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 Manchester the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $29.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.91 and $35.02 an hour. About 820 work in the metro. That is 41.1 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 $30.81 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.83 and $38.66 an hour. BLS counts 970 of them working in the area, 48.6 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 $32.54 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.16 and $36.93 an hour. About 660 work in the metro. That is 33.1 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 Manchester metro, so we used the New Hampshire statewide median: $23.99 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $28.65 an hour.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.45 an hour, which is 7% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $27.99 and $34.63 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 8.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $23.88 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $21.18 and $26.36 an hour. About 250 work in the metro. That is 12.5 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 $430 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $430. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 1.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Manchester-Nashua has 199,560 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 115th 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% | $23.91 | $29.47 | $35.02 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.83 | $30.81 | $38.66 | $30.38 | 1.01 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $24.16 | $32.54 | $36.93 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.93 | $23.99 | $28.65 | $26.77 | 0.90 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $27.99 | $30.45 | $34.63 | $28.33 | 1.07 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $21.18 | $23.88 | $26.36 | $23.75 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
Why two Manchester 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.
What nearby projects cost in Manchester
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Manchester wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,100 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,650 – $23,100 | −1% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $38,400 – $77,800 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,800 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −5% |
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
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 $24,700 to $26,500 across Manchester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | +3% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $19,600 – $33,400 | $26,500 | +7% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | +3% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +4% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +1% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $18,300 – $31,300 | $24,800 | level |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Manchester ranks #97 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Manchester is 0% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $19,800 – $33,800 | $26,800 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −5% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $19,000 – $32,300 | $25,600 | +4% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | +8% |
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Kitchen remodel in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Manchester?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,300 to $31,100 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,100 to $27,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Manchester?
About $148 to $246 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,500, which is 3% more than Manchester ($24,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 20% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $24,700. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Manchester?
$30,100 to $50,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 0% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($24,800 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $29.47 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.91 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Manchester?
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 Manchester
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.