Kitchen remodel cost in St. George, UT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,500
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #219
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the St. George area: $17,300 to $29,500 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 runs 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.63 an hour in the St. George area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in St. George, UT, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $169 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in St. George, UT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,100 | $5,150 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $970 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,500 | 100% |
What is behind the St. George number
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, St. George wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 18% of the midpoint estimate (20% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. St. George is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,300 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.3: $490 to $1,450.
Related projects, priced for St. George
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same St. George wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−7%) and home addition lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,200 – $67,300 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Is St. George 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 $23,400 to $24,500 across St. George and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UTthis page | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ110 miles | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,400 | level |
| Las Vegas, NV110 miles | $18,100 – $30,800 | $24,500 | +4% |
| Flagstaff, AZ135 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ190 miles | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| Provo, UT190 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Utah (statewide) | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, St. George ranks #219 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, St. George is 2% below the Utah figure.
Elsewhere in Utah
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $17,900 – $30,500 | $24,200 | +3% |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,700 | +1% |
| Logan, UT | 66,800 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. George against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | level |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $19,500 – $33,100 | $26,300 | +12% |
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $20,400 – $34,800 | $27,600 | +18% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −1% |
Why two St. George quotes can differ
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.
Counters
New countertops are $50-$150 per square foot installed; HomeGuide gives $1,500-$6,000 for an average kitchen.
St. George: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to St. George. 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
$17,300 to $22,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,500
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,700 | $17,600 – $21,800 | $20,700 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,500 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,500 | $34,500 – $42,400 | $40,400 – $48,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,200 | $51,300 – $63,000 | $60,100 – $71,700 |
Who does the work: St. George 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. George the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $22.63 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.45 and $28.36 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 122.7 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 $27.17 an hour, which is 11% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $35.91 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the area, 54.1 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 $27.27 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.70 and $33.04 an hour. About 370 work in the metro. That is 40.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.69 an hour, 19% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.33 and $25.78 an hour. About 130 work in the metro. That is 14.4 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 $24.47 an hour, which is 14% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.06 and $25.00 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 42.0 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 $20.70 an hour, 13% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $22.80 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 36.5 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 $440 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 1.0% to 1.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
St. George has 90,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 219th 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% | $19.45 | $22.63 | $28.36 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.22 | $27.17 | $35.91 | $30.38 | 0.89 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $21.70 | $27.27 | $33.04 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.33 | $21.69 | $25.78 | $26.77 | 0.81 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.06 | $24.47 | $25.00 | $28.33 | 0.86 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.65 | $20.70 | $22.80 | $23.75 | 0.87 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Kitchen remodel in St. George: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in St. George?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,500 in the St. George area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in St. George?
About $140 to $234 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in St. George or Lake Havasu City?
Lake Havasu City is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,400, which is 0% less than St. George ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. George?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in St. George?
$28,600 to $48,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in St. George?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the St. George area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. George expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Utah?
St. George is 2% below the Utah statewide estimate ($23,800 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Utah; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in St. George?
The BLS median is $22.63 an hour in the St. George area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.45 to $28.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in St. George?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,200 and premium work $24,700 to $29,500. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near St. George
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.