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Independent renovation cost intelligence

Bathroom remodel cost calculator & guides.

Plan your 2026 bathroom remodel with current US cost ranges, transparent budget components, and a private market adjustment that never asks for your ZIP code.

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20 major markets5 budget components2026 cost model

Bathroom remodel estimator

Your project snapshot

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25 sq ft150 sq ft
Project scope
Finish level
Nearest major market OptionalSelection stays in this page. No ZIP code or personal profile is created.

Estimated national range

$21,500 – $32,000Full remodel · Standard finish · 55 sq ft
Planning breakdownIncluded in total
Professional labor$9,000–$13,400
Materials & fixtures$8,000–$11,800
Demolition & disposal$1,700–$2,600
Permit allowance$900–$1,300
Planning contingency$1,900–$2,900
What this estimate includes and excludes

Includes: modeled professional labor, fixtures and finish materials, typical demolition and disposal, a planning permit allowance, and contingency.

Excludes: design fees, temporary housing, structural additions, hazardous-material remediation, major service upgrades, financing, and costs from concealed damage beyond the contingency shown.

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Component ranges are model allocations for budgeting, not trade quotes. Actual bids vary by site conditions, specifications, permits, and contractor availability.

Built for better decisions

✓Visible componentsLabor, materials and allowances
✓Scope-based estimatesFrom refresh to full rebuild
✓Private local adjustmentNo ZIP code or user profile

Bathroom cost comparison hub

Compare the project before choosing the budget.

See how room size, project scope, finish level, and schedule change the planning range. The comparison hub brings the main decisions together in one clear reference.

Cosmetic refresh$8,500–$15,500Same layout · 1–3 weeks
Full remodel$21,500–$32,500Typical replacement · 3–6 weeks
Luxury rebuild$46,000–$82,000+Custom or layout work · 6–12+ weeks
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Planning tools and original data

Move from a broad estimate to a decision-ready budget.

Compare square-foot scenarios and major markets, then organize your own allowances and normalize contractor proposals without sharing personal information.

Cost per square footSix bathroom sizes, three scopes, total ranges and per-square-foot comparisons.Compare sizes →2026 Bathroom Cost IndexRank and compare the modeled full-remodel range across 20 major US markets.Explore the index →Budget worksheetPlan eight cost categories, enter quotes, reserve contingency and download a CSV.Build a budget →Estimate comparison toolCompare two proposals by cost category and scope completeness.Compare estimates →

How the estimate works

Useful numbers, with the assumptions visible.

  1. 01Set the room and scopeSquare footage and the work included establish the national baseline.
  2. 02Choose finishes and marketMaterial quality and an optional local factor adjust the planning range.
  3. 03Review the componentsLabor, materials, demolition, permits, and contingency explain how the budget is distributed.

Local cost guides

Renovation prices are local.

Explore city guides built on the same transparent national model and adjusted for official regional labor and price indicators.

New York City, NY$27,500–$42,000View local guide →Los Angeles, CA$26,500–$40,500View local guide →Chicago, IL$24,000–$36,500View local guide →Miami, FL$23,000–$35,000View local guide →Boston, MA$26,500–$40,500View local guide →Seattle, WA$26,000–$39,500View local guide →
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RenoCostData is an independent planning resource. Our estimates are educational, not contractor quotes. We explain our assumptions, update models as markets change, and keep editorial content separate from advertising.