Kitchen Remodel Cost — South Jersey 2026
What South Jersey homeowners actually pay for a kitchen remodel — with line-item breakdowns and the variables that move the price.
Price tiers
Budget refresh
$28,500 – $42,000
Cabinet refacing or stock cabinetry, laminate or quartz remnants, mid-range appliances, paint and lighting refresh.
Mid-range remodel
$45,000 – $75,000
Semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, new appliances, recessed lighting, and updated flooring.
Premium remodel
$80,000 – $140,000+
Full-custom cabinets, slab counters, designer fixtures, premium appliance package, structural changes (walls, windows, layout).
Where the money goes
| Cabinetry | 30–40% |
| Countertops | 8–12% |
| Appliances | 12–18% |
| Labor (demo, install, finish) | 20–30% |
| Plumbing + electrical | 6–10% |
| Flooring | 5–8% |
| Lighting + fixtures | 3–5% |
| Permits + dumpsters | 2–4% |
What moves your price
- Moving plumbing or gas — adds $2K–$8K
- Removing a load-bearing wall — adds $4K–$15K (engineer + beam)
- Custom-stained cabinets vs. painted — adds 10–18%
- Slab counters with waterfall edges — adds $1,500–$4,000
- Layout change requiring electrical service upgrade — adds $1,500–$3,500