Cost per Square Foot Calculator
Sanity-check any remodel quote. Enter the cost and area to get the per-square-foot figure and see how it compares to the typical range for that project type.
FAQ
- What's a typical cost per square foot for a remodel?
- Rough 2026 bands: kitchens $100–$250/ft², bathrooms $120–$300, additions $150–$400, whole-home renovations $60–$150, and basement finishes $30–$75. Finishes, structural work, and your local labor market move these significantly.
- How do I use cost per square foot?
- As a fast outlier check, not a precise estimate. Divide a quote by the area and compare to the typical band — a number well below might signal a thin scope or missing line items; well above signals premium finishes or a high-cost market. Either way, then read the itemized quote.
- Why isn't cost per square foot more accurate?
- It averages away everything that actually drives cost: a kitchen's price is mostly cabinets and appliances, not floor area, so a small high-end kitchen can far exceed a large basic one per square foot. Use it to compare like with like and to spot outliers.
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