Kitchen remodel cost in Burlington, VT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $18,300 – $31,200
- Per sq ft
- $148 – $247
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
A kitchen remodel in Burlington, VT usually costs $18,300 to $31,200 for 120 sq ft. That works out to about $148 to $247 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 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 97.3).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Burlington, VT, standard level
$22,200 to $27,300
About $178 to $217 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 21% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,700 | $20,400 |
| Labor | $4,700 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,200 | $27,300 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Burlington, VT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $18,500 | $23,100 | 75% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,200 | $6,500 | 21% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 4% |
| Total | $18,300 | $24,700 | $31,200 | 100% |
Why Burlington 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 $30.19 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Burlington is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 21% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Burlington is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,500 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.9: $500 to $1,500.
What local crews earn in Burlington
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 Burlington the blend is 1.05.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $30.19 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $31.59 an hour. About 900 work in the metro. That is 74.9 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 $32.14 an hour, which is 6% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.21 and $37.69 an hour. BLS counts 470 of them working in the area, 39.1 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 $32.43 an hour, 6% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.36 and $39.12 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 39.1 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 $26.87 an hour, in line with the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $23.48 and $30.64 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 3.3 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 $29.57 an hour, which is 4% above the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $23.17 and $31.00 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 5.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is about average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $28.21 an hour, 19% above the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $24.11 and $28.76 an hour. About 150 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 $110 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $400. That is a swing of roughly 1.6% to 0.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Burlington-South Burlington has 120,150 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 182nd 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% | $25.00 | $30.19 | $31.59 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $28.21 | $32.14 | $37.69 | $30.38 | 1.06 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $28.36 | $32.43 | $39.12 | $30.67 | 1.06 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $23.48 | $26.87 | $30.64 | $26.77 | 1.00 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $23.17 | $29.57 | $31.00 | $28.33 | 1.04 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $24.11 | $28.21 | $28.76 | $23.75 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Kitchen remodel: what moves the price in Burlington
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.
What nearby projects cost in Burlington
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Burlington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, home addition comes out highest (+3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,250 – $14,200 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,550 – $14,900 | level |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,000 – $78,900 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Burlington: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Burlington. 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
$22,200 to $27,300
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$26,000 to $31,200
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $15,300 – $19,700 | $18,600 – $23,000 | $21,900 – $26,200 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $18,300 – $23,400 | $22,200 – $27,300 | $26,000 – $31,200 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $30,200 – $38,500 | $36,400 – $44,700 | $42,600 – $50,900 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $45,000 – $57,200 | $54,200 – $66,400 | $63,400 – $75,600 |
How Burlington compares
Same job, same size (120 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Albany is the priciest of the group at $25,300. Manchester is the cheapest at $24,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VTthis page | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,700 | |
| Albany, NY140 miles | $18,700 – $31,800 | $25,300 | +2% |
| Manchester, NH140 miles | $18,300 – $31,100 | $24,700 | level |
| Utica, NY140 miles | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
| Portland, ME150 miles | $18,400 – $31,400 | $24,900 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA160 miles | $18,600 – $31,700 | $25,100 | +2% |
| Vermont (statewide) | $18,200 – $30,900 | $24,500 | −1% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Burlington ranks #96 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Burlington is 1% above the Vermont figure.
Burlington is the only Vermont 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 Burlington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $18,600 – $31,600 | $25,100 | +2% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $17,300 – $29,400 | $23,300 | −6% |
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $17,100 – $29,200 | $23,100 | −6% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $17,800 – $30,400 | $24,100 | −2% |
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Kitchen remodel in Burlington: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Burlington?
For 120 sq ft, expect $18,300 to $31,200 in the Burlington area. A standard-spec job lands at $22,200 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 Burlington?
About $148 to $247 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Burlington or Albany?
Albany is 140 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $25,300, which is 2% more than Burlington ($24,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Burlington?
About 21% at the midpoint, or $5,200 out of $24,700. Materials are 75% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Burlington?
$30,200 to $50,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Burlington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Burlington area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Burlington expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Vermont?
Burlington is 1% above the Vermont statewide estimate ($24,500 at the midpoint).
+What do carpenters earn in Burlington?
The BLS median is $30.19 an hour in the Burlington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.00 to $31.59.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Burlington?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $18,300 to $23,400 and premium work $26,000 to $31,200. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Burlington
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.