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Kitchen Remodel ROI Calculator
Calculate how much value your kitchen remodel will add to your home
Remodel Type & Home Value
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Cost Breakdown
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$12,000
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$5,000
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$6,000
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$3,000
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$2,000
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$3,500
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$10,000
Total Project Cost:$41,500
ROI Analysis
Estimated Value Added
$22,410
54% return on investment
Resale Value Recovery
54%
Based on $41,500 (major tier)
Projected New Home Value
$372,410
Was $350,000
Cost as % of Home Value11.9%
Ideal range: 5-15% of home value
Key Takeaways
💡 Your budget is conservative for this home value. Consider upgrading materials for better impact.
⚠️ You're spending over 15% of your home's value. This may be over-improving for your market.
✅ This remodel should return 54% of your investment at resale.
📊 Kitchen remodels rarely recoup 100% of cost, but they make homes sell faster and improve quality of life.
Highest ROI Elements
- ✅ Cabinet refacing (vs full replacement)
- ✅ Quartz countertops
- ✅ Stainless appliances
- ✅ Under-cabinet lighting
- ✅ Modern hardware & fixtures
Lower ROI Elements
- ⚠️ Custom cabinetry
- ⚠️ Exotic stone countertops
- ⚠️ Commercial-grade appliances
- ⚠️ Structural changes
- ⚠️ Ultra-luxury finishes
Beyond ROI
While ROI matters for resale, also consider:
- 🏠 Daily quality of life
- ⏰ How long you'll stay
- ❤️ Personal enjoyment
- ⚡ Energy savings