🛏️ Bedroom Remodel Cost by State (2025)
Complete pricing data for all 50 states + DC & Puerto Rico
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How We Calculate These Costs
Our bedroom remodel cost estimates are calculated using a comprehensive methodology that ensures accuracy for each state:
🏗️ Labor Cost Index
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for construction wages by state, updated quarterly.
📊 Cost of Living Data
Regional price parities from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, affecting material and service costs.
🚚 Material Transport Costs
Distance from major distribution centers and local supplier competition factors.
📋 Permit & Code Requirements
State and local building code complexity, permit fees, and inspection requirements.
🏘️ Market Competition
Number of licensed contractors per capita and market saturation in each state.
📈 Historical Project Data
Analysis of thousands of actual bedroom remodel projects from 2023-2025.
⚠️ Important: Always Get Local Quotes
These estimates are starting points based on state averages.
Actual costs can vary 30-50% based on:
✓ Your specific city/suburb | ✓ Project complexity | ✓ Material choices | ✓ Contractor selection
Always get 3-5 local contractor quotes for accurate pricing in your area!
| State | Average Cost | vs National | Labor Rate | Major Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $8,600 | -28% | $45-65/hr | Birmingham: $9,400 Mobile: $8,200 Huntsville: $8,800 |
| Alaska | $17,000 | +42% | $75-110/hr | Anchorage: $18,200 Fairbanks: $16,600 Juneau: $17,600 |
| Arizona | $11,100 | -7% | $50-75/hr | Phoenix: $11,600 Tucson: $10,500 Scottsdale: $12,900 |
| Arkansas | $8,150 | -32% | $40-60/hr | Little Rock: $8,700 Fayetteville: $8,300 Fort Smith: $7,850 |
| California | $19,200 | +60% | $80-120/hr | Los Angeles: $20,400 San Francisco: $21,700 San Diego: $18,100 |
| Colorado | $13,800 | +15% | $55-85/hr | Denver: $14,600 Colorado Springs: $13,000 Boulder: $15,100 |
| Connecticut | $15,350 | +28% | $65-95/hr | Hartford: $14,800 Stamford: $17,000 New Haven: $15,100 |
| Delaware | $12,800 | +7% | $55-80/hr | Wilmington: $13,300 Dover: $12,100 Newark: $12,900 |
| Florida | $11,500 | -4% | $50-75/hr | Miami: $13,200 Orlando: $11,000 Tampa: $11,400 |
| Georgia | $10,650 | -11% | $48-70/hr | Atlanta: $11,950 Augusta: $9,550 Savannah: $10,400 |
| Hawaii | $20,400 | +70% | $85-125/hr | Honolulu: $21,000 Hilo: $19,400 Kailua: $20,500 |
| Idaho | $10,100 | -16% | $45-65/hr | Boise: $10,850 Meridian: $10,500 Idaho Falls: $9,450 |
| Illinois | $14,200 | +18% | $60-90/hr | Chicago: $16,000 Springfield: $12,500 Rockford: $13,300 |
| Indiana | $10,200 | -15% | $48-68/hr | Indianapolis: $11,000 Fort Wayne: $9,700 Evansville: $9,450 |
| Iowa | $9,550 | -20% | $45-65/hr | Des Moines: $10,200 Cedar Rapids: $9,150 Davenport: $9,450 |
| Kansas | $9,450 | -21% | $45-65/hr | Kansas City: $10,500 Wichita: $9,150 Topeka: $8,950 |
| Kentucky | $9,150 | -24% | $43-63/hr | Louisville: $9,900 Lexington: $9,550 Bowling Green: $8,700 |
| Louisiana | $9,700 | -19% | $45-65/hr | New Orleans: $10,500 Baton Rouge: $9,450 Shreveport: $9,050 |
| Maine | $12,350 | +3% | $52-75/hr | Portland: $13,200 Augusta: $11,800 Bangor: $11,600 |
| Maryland | $14,600 | +22% | $60-85/hr | Baltimore: $13,900 Silver Spring: $15,700 Annapolis: $14,900 |
| Massachusetts | $17,200 | +43% | $70-100/hr | Boston: $18,900 Worcester: $15,700 Springfield: $14,900 |
| Michigan | $10,950 | -9% | $50-70/hr | Detroit: $11,600 Grand Rapids: $10,500 Ann Arbor: $11,950 |
| Minnesota | $12,500 | +4% | $55-78/hr | Minneapolis: $13,400 St. Paul: $13,000 Rochester: $11,950 |
| Mississippi | $7,750 | -35% | $38-58/hr | Jackson: $8,300 Gulfport: $8,050 Hattiesburg: $7,600 |
| Missouri | $10,100 | -16% | $48-68/hr | Kansas City: $10,850 St. Louis: $10,500 Springfield: $9,450 |
| Montana | $10,500 | -13% | $48-68/hr | Billings: $11,000 Missoula: $10,850 Great Falls: $9,900 |
| Nebraska | $9,450 | -21% | $45-65/hr | Omaha: $10,100 Lincoln: $9,700 Grand Island: $8,800 |
| Nevada | $12,250 | +2% | $52-75/hr | Las Vegas: $12,500 Henderson: $12,350 Reno: $11,950 |
| New Hampshire | $13,200 | +10% | $55-80/hr | Manchester: $13,650 Nashua: $13,450 Concord: $12,650 |
| New Jersey | $16,100 | +34% | $65-95/hr | Newark: $16,900 Jersey City: $17,200 Trenton: $15,100 |
| New Mexico | $9,900 | -17% | $45-65/hr | Albuquerque: $10,500 Santa Fe: $11,300 Las Cruces: $9,150 |
| New York | $18,400 | +53% | $75-110/hr | NYC: $22,000 Buffalo: $13,300 Albany: $14,100 |
| North Carolina | $10,500 | -13% | $48-68/hr | Charlotte: $11,300 Raleigh: $11,000 Greensboro: $9,900 |
| North Dakota | $10,200 | -15% | $48-68/hr | Fargo: $10,650 Bismarck: $10,100 Grand Forks: $9,700 |
| Ohio | $10,400 | -13% | $48-68/hr | Columbus: $11,100 Cleveland: $10,650 Cincinnati: $10,500 |
| Oklahoma | $8,800 | -27% | $42-62/hr | Oklahoma City: $9,450 Tulsa: $9,150 Norman: $8,950 |
| Oregon | $15,700 | +31% | $60-85/hr | Portland: $16,450 Eugene: $14,400 Salem: $14,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $12,700 | +6% | $55-78/hr | Philadelphia: $14,200 Pittsburgh: $12,250 Harrisburg: $11,600 |
| Rhode Island | $14,800 | +23% | $60-85/hr | Providence: $15,100 Warwick: $14,400 Cranston: $14,600 |
| South Carolina | $10,000 | -17% | $45-65/hr | Charleston: $11,000 Columbia: $9,700 Greenville: $10,200 |
| South Dakota | $9,350 | -22% | $45-65/hr | Sioux Falls: $9,900 Rapid City: $9,550 Aberdeen: $8,800 |
| Tennessee | $9,800 | -18% | $45-65/hr | Nashville: $10,850 Memphis: $9,550 Knoxville: $9,450 |
| Texas | $11,400 | -5% | $50-72/hr | Houston: $11,950 Dallas: $12,050 Austin: $12,500 |
| Utah | $11,300 | -6% | $50-70/hr | Salt Lake City: $11,950 Provo: $11,100 West Valley: $11,300 |
| Vermont | $13,000 | +8% | $55-78/hr | Burlington: $13,650 Montpelier: $12,500 Rutland: $12,250 |
| Virginia | $12,500 | +4% | $52-75/hr | Virginia Beach: $12,250 Richmond: $12,050 Arlington: $14,200 |
| Washington | $16,300 | +36% | $65-90/hr | Seattle: $17,700 Spokane: $13,650 Tacoma: $15,700 |
| Washington DC | $17,700 | +48% | $70-100/hr | Northwest: $18,500 Capitol Hill: $17,950 Georgetown: $18,800 |
| West Virginia | $8,300 | -31% | $40-60/hr | Charleston: $8,950 Huntington: $8,200 Morgantown: $8,600 |
| Wisconsin | $11,000 | -8% | $50-70/hr | Milwaukee: $11,800 Madison: $11,400 Green Bay: $10,400 |
| Wyoming | $10,400 | -13% | $48-68/hr | Cheyenne: $10,850 Casper: $10,200 Laramie: $10,100 |
| Puerto Rico | $9,150 | -24% | $35-55/hr | San Juan: $9,900 Bayamón: $9,150 Ponce: $8,800 |
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🌎 Regional Cost Analysis
Understanding cost patterns by region helps explain price variations
🌊 West Coast
42% above national average
States in this region:
- California $19,200
- Washington $16,300
- Oregon $15,700
Key factors: High labor costs, strict building codes, expensive permits, high cost of living
🗽 Northeast
28% above national average
States in this region:
- New York $18,400
- Massachusetts $17,200
- Connecticut $15,350
- New Jersey $16,100
Key factors: Union labor, older homes needing updates, complex permit processes
🌴 South
20% below national average
States in this region:
- Texas $11,400
- Florida $11,500
- Georgia $10,650
- Alabama $8,600
Key factors: Lower labor costs, less regulation, competitive contractor market
🌾 Midwest
11% below national average
States in this region:
- Illinois $14,200
- Michigan $10,950
- Ohio $10,400
- Wisconsin $11,000
Key factors: Moderate labor costs, seasonal work patterns, established contractor base
🏔️ Mountain West
2% below national average
States in this region:
- Colorado $13,800
- Utah $11,300
- Nevada $12,250
- Idaho $10,100
Key factors: Growing markets, material transport costs, varying urban/rural mix
🔍 What Determines Your State’s Costs?
Labor Costs
60% of price variation
Hourly rates range from $35/hr in Puerto Rico to $120/hr in San Francisco
Permit Requirements
$75 – $1,200 range
Varies by state complexity and local building department efficiency
Material Transport
5-15% cost impact
Distance from distribution centers and local supplier competition
Market Competition
10-20% price effect
Number of contractors per capita and market saturation levels
Housing Age
Surprise cost factor
Older homes often need electrical updates for modern bedroom requirements
Closet Requirements
Regional preferences
West Coast favors walk-in closets, affecting average costs significantly
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Data Methodology: Costs calculated using Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, regional price parities, contractor surveys, and analysis of 10,000+ bedroom remodel projects from 2023-2025.
Last Updated: August 2025 | Next Update: November 2025
