Bathroom Remodel Cost Calculator: Estimate bathroom renovation costs by size, type, remodel level, and region with ROI projections. The Bathroom Remodel Cost Calculator estimates bathroom renovation costs based on your bathroom size, type (half bath to luxury primary), remodel level (budget to luxury), geographic region, and specific scope of work. It provides a detailed cost breakdown, regional adjustments, and ROI projections.
Estimate your bathroom renovation costs instantly. Get a detailed breakdown by category, bathroom type adjustments, regional pricing, and ROI projections to plan your remodel with confidence.
Average: 40-100 sq ft
Selected scope: 100% of full remodel
Estimated Total Cost
$11,875 – $21,375
Mid-Range remodel · Full Bath · 50 sq ft · Southeast
National Average
$12,500 – $22,500
Region Adjustment
-5%
| Item | Qty | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanity & Cabinets | |||
| Vanity cabinet | 1 | $760 – $1,900 | |
| Vanity top | 1 | $285 – $760 | |
| Fixtures | |||
| Faucet | 1 | $190 – $475 | |
| Toilet | 1 | $333 – $665 | |
| Shower / Tub | |||
| Shower/tub tile & enclosure | 80 | $1,520 – $3,440 | |
| Flooring | |||
| Floor tile | 50 | $550 – $1,200 | |
| Lighting & Mirror | |||
| Lighting & mirror | 1 | $333 – $855 | |
| Paint | |||
| Paint | 1 | $380 – $760 | |
| Labor | |||
| Installation labor | 1 | $4,750 – $9,500 | |
| Permits & Fees | |||
| Building permits | 1 | $380 – $855 | |
| Grand Total | $9,481 – $20,410 | ||
Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual costs vary by contractor, material availability, and local conditions. Take this list to contractors to request itemized bids.
ROI Range
60–72%
Value Added (Low)
$9,975
Value Added (High)
$11,970
Based on Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report. Actual ROI depends on market conditions and quality of work.
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“How much does a bathroom remodel cost?” is the most common question homeowners ask before starting a renovation. Bathroom remodels are the #1 most popular home improvement project in America — 73% of remodeling contractors report them as common to very common according to NAHB 2025 data. Our free calculator gives you an instant, data-driven estimate based on your bathroom size, type, desired quality level, specific scope of work, and regional labor and material costs.
Bathroom renovation costs range widely based on scope and materials. A budget cosmetic refresh (reglazing the tub, new vanity, updated fixtures) runs $125-$250 per square foot, while a luxury primary bath renovation with custom tile, freestanding tub, and smart fixtures can reach $700-$1,100 per square foot. The key is matching your investment to your goals — whether you are remodeling for daily comfort, preparing to sell, or creating a spa-like retreat.
Labor consumes the largest share of any bathroom budget at 30%, reflecting the skilled plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, and tile work required. Tile and shower/tub work accounts for 25%, vanity and cabinets 15%, fixtures 10%, flooring 10%, and other items (permits, ventilation, waterproofing) 10%. Understanding this breakdown helps you prioritize spending and identify savings.
A bathroom remodel in San Francisco costs 30% more than the same remodel in Dallas. Pacific and Northeast states consistently run 25-30% above the national average due to higher labor rates and stricter building codes, while South Central and Midwest states are 10-15% below average. Our calculator applies region-specific multipliers so you get pricing relevant to your market.
Bathrooms are one of the most reliable home improvement investments. Budget bathroom remodels recoup 80-90% of costs at resale, while mid-range remodels return 60-72%. The sweet spot for most homeowners is a mid-range remodel focused on visible upgrades — new vanity, modern fixtures, updated tile, and proper lighting. These changes appeal to the broadest range of buyers and deliver the strongest return per dollar spent.
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Key facts
It varies more by scope than by size: a cosmetic refresh that keeps the layout is far cheaper than moving the toilet, shower or walls, and a primary bath with a tiled shower and double vanity costs more than a hall bath. The calculator estimates by size, type, remodel level and region rather than one per-square-foot rate.
Clean, working and current: fresh caulk and grout, a new vanity top and faucet, updated lighting and mirror, a modern shower door, and neutral paint. These cost little relative to a full remodel and remove the objections buyers raise. A dated but sound bathroom rarely justifies a full renovation before listing.
Last reviewed September 8, 2026 by the EstatePass editorial team. Formulas and program limits are checked against the published rules; figures on this page are arithmetic, not market statistics.
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