Kitchen Remodel Cost in Illinois (2026)
$12,000–$70,000per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range)typical standard 12×12 ft kitchen, mid-range finish: $12,000–$70,000updated November 2026
Kitchen remodels are quoted as whole jobs covering cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, electrical and labor. The baseline below assumes a 12×12 ft kitchen with semi-custom cabinets and mid-range appliances; enter your kitchen area to scale. Cabinet and countertop choices move the total more than anything else.
Cost calculator — in Illinois
Budget refresh (refaced cabinets, laminate)
$12,000
Mid-range remodel (semi-custom)
$30,000
Upscale (custom cabinets, stone, pro appliances)
$70,000
Typical project: standard 12×12 ft kitchen, mid-range finish.
Of the mid-range estimate: $10,500 labor · $19,500 materials (typical split)
Common add-ons not in the base price
- Custom / frameless cabinetsadd 30–100% of cabinet budget
- Moving walls or load-bearing changesadd $2,000–10,000+
- High-end appliances packageadd $5,000–20,000
- Permitsadd $500–1,500
Price ranges we use
Prices updated November 2026| Tier | Unit price | Typical job (standard 12×12 ft kitchen, mid-range finish) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget refresh (refaced cabinets, laminate) | $12,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range) | $12,000 |
| Mid-range remodel (semi-custom) | $30,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range) | $30,000 |
| Upscale (custom cabinets, stone, pro appliances) | $70,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range) | $70,000 |
Typical split: ~35% labor / 65% materials.
Typical 12x12 ft mid-range remodel. Angi has no dedicated Chicago kitchen page, so Chicago uses the kitchen line item from the Angi Chicago house-renovation guide ($15,100-$42,000) with the high tier extended via Sweeten's Chicago guide (mid-grade $42,700-$78,900, high-end $82,000+). Naperville and Springfield come from HomeYou (avg $20,000 each; Naperville's affluent housing stock supports a higher high tier). State tiers are the envelope across the three markets; downstate Springfield sits well below Chicagoland.
Partial data — single main source. Primary source plus national context; treat as a ballpark.
Sources
- Angi house renovation cost Chicago IL (kitchen renovation $15,100-$42,000) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- HomeYou kitchen remodeling cost Naperville IL ($9,742-$48,710, avg $20,000) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- HomeYou kitchen remodeling cost Springfield IL ($8,263-$41,318, avg $20,000) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- Sweeten kitchen remodel cost Chicago (budget $27,300-$36,500; mid-grade $42,700-$78,900; high-end $82,000+) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
- Angi kitchen remodel cost national guide (avg $26,990; $14,592-$41,619) (retrieved 2026-11-04)
Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual prices vary by project details — always confirm with on-site quotes from licensed contractors.
Where the money goes
Line-item breakdown for a typical standard 12×12 ft kitchen, mid-range finish. Rows are derived from the same sourced price ranges used above, so they add up to the job total exactly.
| Line item | What & how much | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Semi-custom cabinets, stone countertop, mid-range appliancesper job | $5,850 | $34,125 | derived from tracked prices |
| Labor, install and trades | Licensed trade crewsper job | $4,200 | $24,500 | derived from tracked prices |
| Job Supplies | Fasteners, finish materials, paintper job | $468 | $2,730 | derived from tracked prices |
| Equipment Allowance | Tool and debris-container rentalper job | $468 | $2,730 | derived from tracked prices |
| Remove & Haul | Demolition and haul-away of old kitchenper job | $624 | $3,640 | derived from tracked prices |
| Disposal | Construction debris disposalper job | $234 | $1,365 | derived from tracked prices |
| Unused Min Labor | General contractor supervisionper job | $156 | $910 | derived from tracked prices |
| Total, typical job | $12,000 | $70,000 | = page totals | |
Split shares are derived from our tracked labor-share data and typical job cost structures; material quantities are calculated from the job dimensions. Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual prices vary by project details — always confirm with on-site quotes from licensed contractors.
Kitchen Remodel prices across Illinois metros
Published prices are usually city-level — the state range above is aggregated from these metros.
Chicago
$15,100–$60,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range)
Naperville
$15,000–$70,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range)
Springfield
$12,000–$45,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Illinois?
In Illinois, expect $12,000–$70,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range). A standard 12×12 ft kitchen, mid-range finish typically runs $12,000–$70,000, with most projects landing near $30,000.
Is kitchen remodel more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
Yes — mid-range kitchen remodel in Illinois runs about 11% above the national average ($30,000 vs $27,000 per full remodel (12×12 ft, mid-range)). Local labor rates and permitting drive most of the gap.
How much of the kitchen remodel price is labor vs materials?
Typically about 35% of the total goes to labor and 65% to materials. Labor share climbs on smaller or more complex jobs and in high-cost metros.
How can I pay less for kitchen remodel?
Get at least three itemized quotes — spreads of 20%+ between contractors are common. Schedule work in the off-season (late fall through winter for most exterior projects), bundle neighboring projects together, and keep finishes at mid-range: upgrades on visible surfaces give the best value per dollar.