Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a bathroom remodel
Not an estimate. We read 590 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $10,000 and $54,538. One in ten came in under $3,500; one in ten ran past $105,730.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $24,000 | $10,000 – $54,538 | 590 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,476 | $17,500 – $79,427 | 75 |
| San Francisco, CA | $31,057 | $24,000 – $60,000 | 2,871 |
| Austin, TX | $30,000 | $10,950 – $150,000 | 41 |
| Seattle, WA | $30,000 | $15,000 – $50,000 | 143 |
| New York, NY | $28,500 | $12,500 – $60,000 | 3,558 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $27,182 | $15,000 – $55,000 | 636 |
| Marin County, CA | $25,000 | $15,000 – $50,000 | 145 |
| New Orleans, LA | $23,500 | $8,000 – $67,919 | 475 |
| Sacramento, CA | $22,750 | $13,000 – $48,000 | 397 |
| Detroit, MI | $17,942 | $8,975 – $86,250 | 40 |
| Raleigh, NC | $14,440 | $7,220 – $43,884 | 550 |
| Anaheim, CA | $12,000 | $7,000 – $20,000 | 194 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $9,875 | $7,000 – $20,000 | 4,809 |
| Corona, CA | $7,600 | $5,800 – $14,000 | 83 |
| Everett, WA | $6,550 | $3,176 – $16,979 | 196 |
| Kansas City, MO | $6,515 | $3,688 – $20,000 | 94 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $6,515 in Kansas City to $45,476 in Baton Rouge — a 7.0× spread. See all cities →
Other projects in Chicago
| Project | Median | Permits |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | $19,535 | 3,655 |
| Garage | $25,000 | 2,461 |
| Roof Replacement | $22,940 | 1,962 |
| Interior Remodel | $100,000 | 1,239 |
| Home Addition | $150,000 | 1,168 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $25,000 | 1,046 |
| Deck or Patio | $28,000 | 991 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 624 |
| HVAC Replacement | $20,000 | 488 |
| Water Heater | $6,048 | 309 |
| Siding or Stucco | $19,150 | 58 |
| Window Replacement | $20,000 | 57 |
| ADU / Guest House | $94,100 | 53 |
| Foundation Repair | $52,850 | 47 |
| Swimming Pool | $100,000 | 31 |
Source
Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings — Building Permits. Permits issued in the last 24 months, classified by the work described on the permit. The figure is the declared value of the work — what the applicant reported to the city. It excludes work done without a permit and can sit below a final invoice. Read the full methodology. Data refreshed 2026-09-24.