In Illinois, most home remodel projects cost between $100,000 and $500,000 per job, with a typical price near $250,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical home remodel cost
$100,000 – $500,000
per job · typical $250,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Home remodel cost breakdown
- Basic remodel (cosmetic)$100,000 – $200,000typical $150,000
- Mid-range remodel$200,000 – $350,000typical $275,000
- High-end luxury remodel$350,000 – $500,000typical $400,000
At a glance
- Typical range$100,000 – $500,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered50
What Whole Home Remodeling costs
Complete renovation of a 2,000 sq ft home, including kitchen, baths, flooring, and structural changes. Costs heavily depend on finishes and location. High-end remodels can exceed $500k.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does a whole home remodel cost?
Most whole-home remodels run $100,000–$500,000, with an average around $250,000 for 2,000 sq ft. Costs vary by region and scope.
What drives the cost of a whole home remodel?
Labor, materials (cabinets, countertops, flooring), permits, and structural changes. Adding square footage or high-end finishes increases cost significantly.
How can I save on a whole home remodel?
Prioritize high-impact areas (kitchen, baths), reuse existing layout, choose mid-range materials, and manage scope. Get multiple bids and plan carefully.