Kitchen remodel cost in Bend, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $19,900 – $33,800
- Per sq ft
- $161 – $269
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Bend, OR usually costs $19,900 to $33,800 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $161 to $269 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,800 more. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Bend, OR, standard level
$24,000 to $29,600
About $193 to $236 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Labor | $5,200 | $6,350 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $24,000 | $29,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Bend, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | 75% |
| Labor | $4,300 | $5,750 | $7,200 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 4% |
| Total | $19,900 | $26,800 | $33,800 | 100% |
Why Bend prices look the way they do
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, Bend wages are 1.16 times the national level. Labor makes up about 21% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bend is at 105.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $20,000 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.6: $520 to $1,550.
Cost by quality level and size in Bend
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bend. 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
$19,900 to $25,400
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$24,000 to $29,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$28,200 to $33,800
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $16,600 – $21,300 | $20,200 – $24,900 | $23,700 – $28,400 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $19,900 – $25,400 | $24,000 – $29,600 | $28,200 – $33,800 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $32,700 – $41,800 | $39,500 – $48,500 | $46,300 – $55,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $48,900 – $62,200 | $58,800 – $72,100 | $68,800 – $82,100 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Bend bid
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.
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).
Planning more than one job in Bend?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bend wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,550 – $15,200 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,200 – $25,700 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,750 – $15,800 | +5% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $42,300 – $85,600 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,500 | −1% |
What local crews earn in Bend
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 Bend the blend is 1.16.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $29.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $35.99 an hour. About 1,180 work in the metro. That is 109.0 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 $47.69 an hour, which is 57% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $35.93 and $54.25 an hour. BLS counts 610 of them working in the area, 56.4 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 $44.39 an hour, 45% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.79 and $47.62 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 22.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.84 an hour, 11% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $22.19 and $32.58 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 5.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.76 an hour, which is 9% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $38.46 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 9.2 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 $23.30 an hour, in line with the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $22.41 and $27.91 an hour. About 420 work in the metro. That is 38.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $460. That is a swing of roughly 1.7% to 1.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bend has 108,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 193rd 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% | $23.71 | $29.64 | $35.99 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $35.93 | $47.69 | $54.25 | $30.38 | 1.57 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $29.79 | $44.39 | $47.62 | $30.67 | 1.45 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $22.19 | $23.84 | $32.58 | $26.77 | 0.89 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $24.15 | $30.76 | $38.46 | $28.33 | 1.09 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $22.41 | $23.30 | $27.91 | $23.75 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.16 | |||||
Is Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $26,300 to $27,700 across Bend and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend, ORthis page | $19,900 – $33,800 | $26,800 | |
| Eugene, OR100 miles | $19,800 – $33,700 | $26,700 | level |
| Salem, OR110 miles | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | −1% |
| Portland, OR125 miles | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +3% |
| Medford, OR150 miles | $19,500 – $33,100 | $26,300 | −2% |
| Yakima, WA160 miles | $19,500 – $33,200 | $26,300 | −2% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $20,100 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | −7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bend ranks #24 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bend is 1% below the Oregon figure.
Elsewhere in Oregon
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $20,500 – $34,900 | $27,700 | +3% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $19,700 – $33,600 | $26,700 | −1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $19,800 – $33,700 | $26,700 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $19,500 – $33,100 | $26,300 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $17,400 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −13% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −12% |
| Laredo, TX | 109,370 jobs | $16,500 – $28,100 | $22,300 | −17% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | −11% |
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Kitchen remodel in Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Bend?
For 120 sq ft, expect $19,900 to $33,800 in the Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $24,000 to $29,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Bend?
About $161 to $269 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Bend or Eugene?
Eugene is 100 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $26,700, which is 0% less than Bend ($26,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bend?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,750 out of $26,800. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Bend?
$32,700 to $55,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Bend?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Bend area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bend expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Oregon?
Bend is 1% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($27,100 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bend?
The BLS median is $29.64 an hour in the Bend area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.71 to $35.99.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Bend?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $19,900 to $25,400 and premium work $28,200 to $33,800. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Bend
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.