Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator for the DMV
2026 planning guide · updated August 16, 2026
Most "kitchen remodel calculators" ask for your email and hand you a national average. This one is an actual estimator: enter your kitchen's dimensions, walk through cabinet tiers, countertops, flooring, and layout changes, and watch a DMV-specific planning range update live — built from RSMeans 2025 cost data with your jurisdiction's cost index applied.
What kitchens actually run in the DMV (2026)
| Scope | Typical planning range |
|---|---|
| Refresh (stock cabinets, laminate, keep layout) | $22,000 – $35,000 |
| Mid-range (semi-custom, quartz, minor layout) | $35,000 – $60,000 |
| Upscale (custom cabinets, stone, reconfigured layout) | $60,000 – $110,000+ |
The five inputs that move your number most
- Cabinet tier — typically 30–40% of the project. Stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom is the biggest single decision.
- Layout changes — keeping plumbing and gas where they are saves five figures; moving walls adds them.
- Countertop material — laminate to quartz to granite roughly doubles and triples the counter line.
- Your jurisdiction — the same kitchen prices ~8% higher in DC than suburban Maryland (permits, labor, logistics).
- Appliances — kept, standard, or premium package passes through at cost.
How our calculator works
Every line is quantity × RSMeans 2025 average × your local cost index, with a material-escalation contingency on the top of the range. It's the same math we use to scope real projects — which is why the output is a range, not a fake-precise number.
Get a range built from your kitchen, not a national average
Walk through your space and selections in the free estimator — a live planning range, priced with your DMV jurisdiction’s cost index, in about three minutes.
Calculate your kitchen remodel →Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in the DC area in 2026?
Planning ranges in the DMV: $22,000–$35,000 for a refresh with stock cabinets, $35,000–$60,000 for a mid-range remodel with semi-custom cabinets and quartz, $60,000–$110,000+ for upscale projects with custom cabinetry or layout changes. Run your dimensions through the free calculator for a range specific to your kitchen.
Is this kitchen remodel calculator really free?
Yes — you design the remodel and see the live planning range free. We ask for contact info only when you want to save the estimate or book a consultation.
How accurate is an online kitchen remodel estimate?
Ours is built from RSMeans 2025 cost data adjusted for DC/MD/VA and returns a range, not a single number — accurate for planning and budgeting. A firm quote always requires a site visit, which the tool can book.