Kitchen remodel cost in Binghamton, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,900 – $32,100
- Per sq ft
- $153 – $255
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #52
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Binghamton area: $18,900 to $32,100 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. Carpenters earn a median of $29.81 an hour in the Binghamton area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Binghamton, NY, standard level
$22,800 to $28,100
About $184 to $225 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 22% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $17,100 | $20,900 |
| Labor | $5,000 | $6,100 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $22,800 | $28,100 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Binghamton, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $14,200 | $19,000 | $23,700 | 74% |
| Labor | $4,150 | $5,550 | $6,950 | 22% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $18,900 | $25,500 | $32,100 | 100% |
Why Binghamton prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.81 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Binghamton is 1.12 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 22% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Binghamton is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $19,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $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 Binghamton. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Binghamton
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Binghamton wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and window replacement lowest (+1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,200 | +1% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $40,300 – $81,500 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Binghamton
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Binghamton
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Binghamton. 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
$18,900 to $24,100
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$22,800 to $28,100
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,800 to $32,100
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,800 – $20,300 | $19,100 – $23,600 | $22,500 – $26,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,900 – $24,100 | $22,800 – $28,100 | $26,800 – $32,100 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $31,100 – $39,700 | $37,500 – $46,100 | $43,900 – $52,500 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $46,500 – $59,100 | $55,900 – $68,600 | $65,400 – $78,000 |
How Binghamton compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Binghamton is the priciest of the group. Utica is the cheapest at $25,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NYthis page | $18,900 – $32,100 | $25,500 | |
| Scranton, PA60 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | −1% |
| Syracuse, NY60 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −1% |
| Kingston, NY90 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −1% |
| Utica, NY90 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA100 miles | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | −1% |
| New York (statewide) | $20,200 – $34,500 | $27,400 | +7% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Binghamton ranks #52 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Binghamton is 7% below the New York figure.
Elsewhere in New York
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $20,800 – $35,500 | $28,200 | +11% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $18,800 – $31,900 | $25,300 | level |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $18,700 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | −1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,200 | −1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $20,200 – $34,400 | $27,300 | +7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Binghamton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −8% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | +4% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $17,000 – $28,900 | $22,900 | −10% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −9% |
Who does the work: Binghamton 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 Binghamton the blend is 1.12.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $29.81 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.27 and $36.54 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 41.2 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 $36.86 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.62 and $46.00 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 40.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $42.30 an hour, 38% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $46.59 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 28.9 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 Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.45 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $35.91 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Binghamton metro, so we used the New York statewide median: $29.46 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.22 and $36.34 an hour.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $25.57 an hour, 8% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.25 and $34.39 an hour. About 100 work in the metro. That is 10.3 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 $520 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $430. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 2.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Binghamton has 97,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 207th 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% | $24.27 | $29.81 | $36.54 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $27.62 | $36.86 | $46.00 | $30.38 | 1.21 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.92 | $42.30 | $46.59 | $30.67 | 1.38 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $24.10 | $29.45 | $35.91 | $26.77 | 1.10 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $25.22 | $29.46 | $36.34 | $28.33 | 1.04 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.25 | $25.57 | $34.39 | $23.75 | 1.08 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.12 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in Binghamton: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Binghamton?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,900 to $32,100 in the Binghamton area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,800 to $28,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Binghamton?
About $153 to $255 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 Binghamton or Scranton?
Scranton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,100, which is 1% less than Binghamton ($25,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Binghamton?
About 22% at the midpoint, or $5,550 out of $25,500. Materials are 74% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Binghamton?
$31,100 to $52,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Binghamton?
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 Binghamton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Binghamton expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of New York?
Binghamton is 7% below the New York statewide estimate ($27,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Binghamton?
The BLS median is $29.81 an hour in the Binghamton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.27 to $36.54.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Binghamton?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,900 to $24,100 and premium work $26,800 to $32,100. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Binghamton
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.