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How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

A bathroom remodel costs $10,000 to $30,000 in 2026. What changes your price is below.

The national average is about $16,500. A cosmetic refresh with new fixtures and paint is $5,000 to $10,000. A small bathroom remodel runs about $2,000 to $15,000. The Cost vs. Value Report puts a midrange remodel at $25,251 and an upscale one at $78,840.

A bathroom remodel costs $10,000 to $30,000 in 2026

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Typical remodelMost homes. US range for this job.$10,000 to $30,000
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How we calculate this

    Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.

    Middle $20,000$10K to $30K

    Cost by scope and size

    Cosmetic refresh$5,000 to $10,000. Paint, fixtures, vanity, lighting. No tile, no layout change.
    Mid range remodel$15,000 to $30,000. New tile, tub or shower, floor and fixtures in the same layout.
    Small bathroom, under 40 square feetAbout $2,000 to $15,000, with a mid range average near $6,500.
    Per square footAbout $120 on average in Fixr, and $70 to $400. Budget refreshes run $80 to $120, mid range $180 to $280.
    5 by 8 bathroom, 40 square feet$2,800 to $16,000 in Fixr.
    10 by 10 bathroom, 100 square feet$7,000 to $40,000 in Fixr.
    Plumbing rough in$3,000 to $8,000, and more when fixtures move.
    Tile labor$2,500 to $6,000.
    Exhaust fan with new duct$400 to $950.

    What pushes a quote up

    Moving plumbingKeeping the toilet, sink and shower where they are is the biggest saving on the job.
    TileSmall tiles, large format tiles and full height walls all add labor.
    What is behind the wallsHidden rot, old pipes and water damage show up at demolition.
    FixturesA $250 toilet and a $1,000 toilet do the same job.
    SizeSmall bathrooms cost more per square foot, because every trade still has to come.

    Bathroom remodel cost by region

    Lower cost states$8,000 to $24,000. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas.
    Average cost states$10,000 to $30,000. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities.
    Higher cost states$13,000 to $39,000. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC.

    These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Big city labor rates and older housing stock with hidden repairs push coastal metros to the top of the range.

    Why a 5 by 8 bathroom costs more per foot than a big one

    Every bathroom needs a plumber, often an electrician, a tile setter and a carpenter. They all have to show up whether the room is 35 square feet or 100. That is why Block Renovation says a 25 square foot powder room can run $200 or more per square foot while a 100 square foot main bath lands closer to $150.

    It also explains the survey result in one 2026 roundup: about 1 in 3 homeowners said the final bill beat their budget, most often because of plumbing upgrades, hidden water damage or structural repairs found at demolition. Build a 10 to 15 percent cushion into the plan from day one.

    Averages versus the Cost vs. Value Report

    Cost guides say about $16,500. The Cost vs. Value Report says $25,251 for midrange and $78,840 for upscale. The report prices a full job to a set spec, with new everything, in a mid size bathroom. The cost guides include many partial jobs. Use the report if you are gutting the room. Use the guides if you are keeping the tub and the layout.

    Why this costs more in 2026

    Tile, vanities, fixtures and PVC drain pipe all ship by truck, and one 2026 guide says bathroom costs rose 4 to 6 percent from 2025 on labor shortages and tariffs on cabinetry and fixtures.

    Every truck trip costs more now. Diesel passed $6 a gallon in September 2026 (CBS 8 reporting AAA), and material costs rose 4.8 percent in a year (Roofing Contractor). Quotes may only hold for a few weeks.

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