Home Remodeling Costs in Iowa City, IA
Remodeling costs in Iowa City run about 44% above the Iowa median, based on home values and labor rates across its 3 ZIP codes in Johnson County. The ranges below reflect what Iowa City homeowners actually pay, from the cheapest to the priciest part of town.
- Cost index
- 1.44×
- Iowa median
- Median home value
- $297,079
- Zillow ZHVI
- ZIP codes
- 3
- Johnson County
- Projects covered
- 10
- cost + ROI data
What Remodeling Projects Cost in Iowa City (2026)
Ranges span Iowa City's least to most expensive ZIPs, including the ±15% contractor variance. ROI is the share of cost typically recouped at resale in your census region.
Cost range
$13,392 - $19,838
Typical
$16,522
Cost range
$20,542 - $30,429
Typical
$25,343
Cost range
$31,442 - $46,575
Typical
$38,790
Cost range
$28,647 - $42,435
Typical
$35,342
Cost range
$5,240 - $7,762
Typical
$6,465
Cost range
$20,513 - $30,386
Typical
$25,307
Cost range
$66,959 - $99,187
Typical
$82,608
Cost range
$20,607 - $30,526
Typical
$25,423
Cost range
$2,742 - $4,062
Typical
$3,383
Cost range
$11,645 - $17,250
Typical
$14,367
| Project | Cost range | Typical | ROI | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Replacement | $13,392 - $19,838 | $16,522 | 54/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Window Replacement | $20,542 - $30,429 | $25,343 | 70/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Kitchen Remodel | $31,442 - $46,575 | $38,790 | 95/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Bathroom Remodel | $28,647 - $42,435 | $35,342 | 77/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Garage Door Replacement | $5,240 - $7,762 | $6,465 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Deck Addition | $20,513 - $30,386 | $25,307 | 74/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Basement Finishing | $66,959 - $99,187 | $82,608 | 74/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Siding Replacement | $20,607 - $30,526 | $25,423 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| Entry Door Replacement | $2,742 - $4,062 | $3,383 | 100/100 | ZIP estimate → |
| HVAC Replacement | $11,645 - $17,250 | $14,367 | 63/100 | ZIP estimate → |
Sources: Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value, Zillow ZHVI, BLS construction wages. Data updated 2026-05. How we calculate estimates
Roofing Replacement Cost by ZIP Code
Pick a project and the prices below update. Costs vary up to 9% across Iowa City. Open your ZIP for the full local breakdown.