Permit record · Illinois
What Chicago paid for a kitchen remodel
Not an estimate. We read 1,046 permits filed with Chicago and took the value written on each one.
Half of these jobs landed between $12,388 and $75,000. One in ten came in under $5,000; one in ten ran past $162,680.
The same job, other cities
| City | Median | Typical range | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $25,000 | $12,388 – $75,000 | 1,046 |
| San Francisco, CA | $65,700 | $40,000 – $120,000 | 5,445 |
| Marin County, CA | $65,000 | $33,653 – $125,000 | 259 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $62,950 | $25,000 – $150,000 | 956 |
| Austin, TX | $53,000 | $35,000 – $223,500 | 41 |
| Seattle, WA | $50,000 | $30,000 – $100,000 | 151 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,000 | $15,000 – $80,000 | 120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,000 | $20,000 – $75,000 | 443 |
| New York, NY | $43,674 | $20,000 – $87,720 | 8,241 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,750 | $10,200 – $85,000 | 849 |
| Raleigh, NC | $34,692 | $18,050 – $64,995 | 602 |
| Detroit, MI | $25,000 | $12,500 – $60,072 | 39 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $20,630 | $10,000 – $40,000 | 6,168 |
| Corona, CA | $19,000 | $10,000 – $24,000 | 42 |
| Anaheim, CA | $15,000 | $10,000 – $24,464 | 189 |
| Everett, WA | $8,100 | $5,000 – $15,000 | 160 |
| Kansas City, MO | $8,000 | $4,892 – $22,450 | 131 |
Across the cities we cover, the same job runs from $8,000 in Kansas City to $65,700 in San Francisco — a 8.2× 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 |
| Deck or Patio | $28,000 | 991 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $5,000 | 624 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $24,000 | 590 |
| 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.