Kitchen remodel cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,100 – $29,200
- Per sq ft
- $139 – $231
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Myrtle Beach, plan on $17,100 to $29,200 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $139 to $231 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$20,700 to $25,600
About $167 to $204 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 17% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $4,300 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $20,700 | $25,600 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 79% |
| Labor | $2,900 | $3,900 | $4,850 | 17% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 4% |
| Total | $17,100 | $23,200 | $29,200 | 100% |
Where the Myrtle Beach 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, Myrtle Beach wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 17% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Myrtle Beach metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,300, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (93.6) and land at $470 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 Myrtle Beach. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Myrtle Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Myrtle Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −8% and home addition −15%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,200 – $65,400 | −15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Is Myrtle Beach 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 $23,200 to $23,600 across Myrtle Beach and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,200 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +2% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | +1% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Myrtle Beach comes in at #264 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 1% below the South Carolina figure.
Other South Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | +2% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | +1% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | +1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Myrtle Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +4% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $20,000 – $34,100 | $27,100 | +17% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $16,800 – $28,600 | $22,700 | −2% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +3% |
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Myrtle Beach
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+.
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $22.96 an hour, which is 21% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 34.9 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 $24.62 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $28.41 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 24.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 24% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $29.40 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 31.5 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 Myrtle Beach metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $20.92 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $26.47 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Myrtle Beach metro, so we used the South Carolina statewide median: $21.80 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.36 and $25.56 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $17.33 an hour, which is 27% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $8.42 and $22.08 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 19.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($20.40) it shrinks by about $200. The total moves by 1.5% or 0.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 146,260 jobs in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area. That makes it the 157th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.48 | $24.62 | $28.41 | $30.38 | 0.81 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.78 | $23.24 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.76 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.68 | $20.92 | $26.47 | $26.77 | 0.78 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.36 | $21.80 | $25.56 | $28.33 | 0.77 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $8.42 | $17.33 | $22.08 | $23.75 | 0.73 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Myrtle Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Myrtle Beach 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
$17,100 to $21,900
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$20,700 to $25,600
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,400 to $29,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,400 – $18,400 | $17,400 – $21,500 | $20,500 – $24,500 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,100 – $21,900 | $20,700 – $25,600 | $24,400 – $29,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,200 – $36,000 | $34,100 – $41,900 | $39,900 – $47,700 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,100 – $53,600 | $50,700 – $62,200 | $59,300 – $70,800 |
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Kitchen remodel in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Myrtle Beach?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,100 to $29,200 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $20,700 to $25,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Myrtle Beach?
About $139 to $231 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,300, which is 1% more than Myrtle Beach ($23,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 17% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $23,200. Materials are 79% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Myrtle Beach?
$28,200 to $47,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 1% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($23,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $27.34.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,100 to $21,900 and premium work $24,400 to $29,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Myrtle Beach
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.