Bathroom remodel costs
Updated September 2026
A typical whole-room bathroom remodel costs around $12,000 nationally, though independent cost guides cluster in a band rather than agreeing on one number. Most homeowners spend between $6,000 and $18,000; the spread depends on scope, finishes, and whether the layout moves. Below are the national installed ranges by remodel tier and line item, what drives the cost, and a link to the full guide: how much does a bathroom remodel cost.
Installed cost at a glance
Each triplet is low–typical–high from the bathroom dataset. These are installed service costs — labor included — not manufacturer pricing.
| Scope | Installed cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget refresh | $2,400–$9,680–$10,883 | Cosmetic only |
| Whole room (typical) | $6,456–$12,000–$24,715 | Guides cluster ~$12,000-$15,600 |
| Midrange | $6,000–$16,825–$25,000 | Best ROI tier |
| High-end / upscale | $27,492–$31,650–$80,000 | Premium finishes |
Line items
Individual fixtures and finishes, installed. Vanity+shelving is estimated from a budget share and carries lower confidence; others are direct observations.
| Item | Installed cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | $224–$374–$533 | Standard swap |
| Bathtub | $450–$6,000–$24,000 | Type drives cost |
| Walk-in shower | $4,000–$12,000–$20,000 | Prefab → custom |
| Vanity + shelving | $100–$3,000–$10,000 | Estimated, ~25% of budget |
| Floor / wall tile | $600–$1,200–$1,800 | Shower tile separate |
Get local quotes
A national range is a planning number, not a price. Compare free written quotes from local remodeling pros — same scope, same materials — before you commit.
Match with remodeling prosWhat drives the cost
- Scope. A cosmetic refresh (paint, regrout, refinish) runs $2,400–$10,883; a midrange remodel with new fixtures and finishes $6,000–$25,000; and high-end work with premium materials and possible layout changes starts around $27,492.
- Layout changes. Moving plumbing or electrical adds $400–$2,200, and a double-sink conversion adds another $500–$1,500.
- Fixtures and finishes. An alcove tub installs for $450–$1,400; a freestanding or soaking tub reaches $10,000–$24,000. A prefab walk-in shower runs $4,000–$7,000; a custom tiled shower with frameless glass reaches $14,000–$20,000.
- Labor share. Labor typically accounts for 40–65% of the total, or roughly $50–$75 per hour depending on the market.
Go deeper
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost? — the full written guide: cost by scope, line items, whole-room examples, what is not included, FAQs, and cited sources.
- Shower remodel cost — remodeling just the shower: prefab/alcove, walk-in, and tub-shower combos, with pan, door, drain, waterproofing and tile-line breakdowns.
Next step: compare local quotes
The numbers above come from public cost guides. Getting two or three written quotes for the same scope is the only way to know your local price — free and no obligation.
Match with remodeling prosEstimate only — get local written quotes. Observations are national installed ranges from public cost guides, not verified contractor pricing. The whole-room average is a band rather than a single point because independent guides disagree (Fixr $12,000, HomeAdvisor $12,148, This Old House $15,586). Vanity+shelving is estimated from a whole-room budget share and carries lower confidence; human review pending.