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Bathroom remodel cost

Bathrooms pack plumbing, tile and waterproofing into a small space, so cost per square foot runs high. Here's how our calculator sees it.

How these ranges are built. Our calculator is calibrated to the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (national and regional job costs). Basic-finish levels, size scaling and the low/high spread are Clear Scope Home estimates (no public source yet). Tables show a national baseline (×1.00). Not bids or quotes.

Typical ranges

SizeFinishLikelyLow – high
Standard 5×7 (35 sq ft)basic$18,500$14,500 – $24,000
Standard 5×7 (35 sq ft)mid-range$26,000$21,000 – $34,000
Standard 5×7 (35 sq ft)high-end$39,500$31,500 – $51,500
Medium (60 sq ft)basic$25,500$20,000 – $33,000
Medium (60 sq ft)mid-range$36,000$29,000 – $47,000
Medium (60 sq ft)high-end$54,500$43,500 – $71,000
Large (100 sq ft)basic$34,500$27,500 – $44,500
Large (100 sq ft)mid-range$49,000$39,500 – $64,000
Large (100 sq ft)high-end$74,000$59,500 – $96,500

Table: replace-in-place scope, national baseline. Low = 0.8×, high = 1.3× the likely figure, rounded to $500.

What drives the cost

  • Finish level. A midrange 5×7 ft bath remodel averages $26,138 and an upscale (enlarged) bath $81,612 nationally (Cost vs. Value 2025). Our basic level is an estimate.
  • Tile and waterproofing. Floor and wet-wall tile is usually the largest share, plus waterproofing and backer board.
  • Plumbing. Rough-in and fixtures are a big share. Moving fixtures is estimated at 1.25× a same-layout job.
  • Shower glass or tub. Frameless glass and custom showers add noticeably over a standard tub.
  • Ventilation and electrical. Fans, GFCI outlets and lighting are typically required by code.

How your region changes it

Our calculator multiplies the baseline by a regional factor from Cost vs. Value 2025 regional job costs, chosen by the first digit of your ZIP:

  • ZIPs starting 0: New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, RI, VT) ×1.03
  • ZIPs starting 1: Mid-Atlantic (NY, PA, DE) ×1.11
  • ZIPs starting 2: South Atlantic (DC, MD, VA, WV, NC, SC) ×0.99
  • ZIPs starting 3: Southeast (FL, GA, AL, TN, MS) ×0.96
  • ZIPs starting 4: Great Lakes / Ohio Valley (IN, KY, MI, OH) ×0.97
  • ZIPs starting 5: Upper Midwest (IA, MN, WI, SD, ND, MT) ×1
  • ZIPs starting 6: Central (IL, MO, KS, NE) ×0.99
  • ZIPs starting 7: South Central (TX, OK, AR, LA) ×0.91
  • ZIPs starting 8: Mountain West (CO, AZ, UT, NM, NV, WY, ID) ×0.98
  • ZIPs starting 9: Pacific (CA, OR, WA) ×1.05

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