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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Cincinnati, OH (2026)

$20,000-$65,000 per remodel is the typical kitchen remodel price in Cincinnati. What that covers: Small-to-medium kitchen (70-200 sq ft) in Cincinnati per Block Renovation; national sources range from $12,800 to $90,397 depending on scope.

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Typical kitchen remodel cost in Cincinnati

JobTypical priceData
Small kitchen, 70-120 sq ft$20,000-$38,000 per remodelCincinnati1
Medium kitchen, 120-200 sq ft$35,000-$65,000 per remodelCincinnati1
Large kitchen, 200-320 sq ft (high end 110,000+)$60,000-$110,000 per remodelCincinnati1
Labor for a full kitchen$12,000-$35,000 per remodelCincinnati1
Permits$250-$1,200 per projectCincinnati1
Average Ohio kitchen remodel (2022 data)$10,000-$22,000 per remodelOhio2
Kitchen remodeling (HomeGuide, typical)$12,800-$21,200 per remodelUS average3
144 sq ft kitchen, national average$28,696-$90,397 per remodelUS average4
Cabinets only (2022 data)$2,000-$30,000 per kitchenUS average2
Cabinet refacing$2,500-$8,000 per kitchenUS average5

Rows marked US average or Ohio are the best published figures we found where Cincinnati-specific data wasn't available. Cincinnati's overall prices run about 5% below the US average (BEA regional price parity, 2024)9, so local quotes often land at or a little under those numbers.

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Common questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Cincinnati?

Block Renovation's 2026 Cincinnati guide lists $20,000 to $38,000 for small kitchens (70-120 sq ft), $35,000 to $65,000 for medium (120-200 sq ft) and $60,000 to $110,000+ for large (200-320 sq ft). Block is a remodeling marketplace, so treat these as contractor-side estimates.

Why do national numbers vary so much?

They measure different scopes: HomeGuide lists $12,800 to $21,200 while Thumbtack's Xactware-based data shows $28,696 to $90,397 for a 144 sq ft kitchen. Always compare quotes with the same scope.

How much are permits for a kitchen remodel in Cincinnati?

Block puts typical permitting at about $250 to $1,200 depending on structural, electrical and plumbing changes, handled through the City of Cincinnati Department of Buildings and Inspections.

How much does it cost to reface cabinets?

HomeGuide's handyman price list shows cabinet refacing at $2,500 to $8,000 and cabinet refinishing at $1,700 to $3,000.

Sources

  1. Block Renovation - Kitchen Remodel Cincinnati, OH: Costs & Tips (2026)
  2. Angi - Here's How Much Your Kitchen Remodel Will Cost (state averages, incl. Ohio) (2022)
  3. HomeGuide - General Contractor Charges (project cost table) (2026)
  4. Thumbtack - Kitchen Remodel Cost (2025)
  5. HomeGuide - Handyman Price List (cabinet refacing) (2026)
  6. City of Cincinnati Buildings & Inspections: Do I Need A Permit? (2026)
  7. City of Cincinnati Buildings & Inspections: Permit Costs (2026)
  8. City of Cincinnati Buildings & Inspections: Contractor Registration (2026)
  9. BEA Regional Price Parities: All Items, Cincinnati OH-KY-IN (MSA), via FRED RPPALL17140 (2024)

Updated October 2026. Prices are published estimates, not quotes; your price depends on your home and the pro. SearchWrench doesn't take money from the pros listed here.

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