Cost guide
Bathroom Remodel Cost in 2026
A bathroom remodel is one of the highest-value projects in a home, and one of the most cost-dense per square foot. Price your bathroom below.
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Your bathroom
Size, type and how far you want to go.
Labor costs differ a lot by state. This adjusts every line.
sq ft
Floor area. A hall bath is about 40 sq ft; a primary suite bath is often 80–120.
20 sq ft150 sq ft
Type of bathroom
How big is the project?
Estimated bathroom cost
$17,800
$12,300 – $23,200
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Bathroom remodel cost by type and scope
| Scenario | Estimated range | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Half bath refresh (25 sq ft)New vanity, toilet, fixtures and paint | $2,200 – $4,800 | $88–$192 |
| Full bath refresh (45 sq ft)New vanity, fixtures and paint; tile and layout stay | $3,300 – $7,100 | $73–$158 |
| Full bath remodel (45 sq ft)Tub-shower combo, porcelain tile, stock vanity | $12,300 – $23,200 | $273–$516 |
| Primary bath (90 sq ft)Walk-in shower with glass, double semi-custom vanity, upgraded fixtures | $22,100 – $43,700 | $246–$486 |
| Luxury primary suite (110 sq ft)Gut rebuild, freestanding tub, stone tile, heated floor, custom vanity | $42,000 – $85,800 | $382–$780 |
Estimates at national-average pricing, calculated with our own pricing engine and reviewed September 2026. Change the inputs in the calculator to price your exact project.
What drives the cost
- The tub or shower plus tile is usually 35–50% of a full bathroom remodel.
- Moving a toilet or drain adds $2.5k–$7k because the floor has to be opened.
- Bathrooms are small, so fixed costs (plumbing, permits) make cost per sq ft high.
- Labor is where states differ most, so your location matters more than any single material.
Ways to keep a bathroom remodel affordable
- Keep plumbing where it is. Moving a toilet or drain adds thousands because the floor must be opened.
- Choose ceramic or porcelain tile and put a splurge tile in a niche or accent wall.
- Reglaze or keep a sound tub and spend on the shower, which gets more use and shows more.
- Bundle a bathroom with other work so demolition, dumpster and permit costs are shared.
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