Home Remodeling Costs in Chicago, IL
Remodeling costs in Chicago run about 36% above the Illinois median, based on home values and labor rates across its 56 ZIP codes in Cook County. The ranges below reflect what Chicago homeowners actually pay, from the cheapest to the priciest part of town.
- Cost index
- 1.36×
- Illinois median
- Median home value
- $322,865
- Zillow ZHVI
- ZIP codes
- 56
- Cook County
- Projects covered
- 10
- cost + ROI data
What Remodeling Projects Cost in Chicago (2026)
Ranges span Chicago'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
$6,842 - $19,838
Typical
$15,595
Cost range
$10,496 - $30,429
Typical
$23,921
Cost range
$16,065 - $46,575
Typical
$36,614
Cost range
$14,637 - $42,435
Typical
$33,359
Cost range
$2,678 - $7,762
Typical
$6,102
Cost range
$10,481 - $30,386
Typical
$23,887
Cost range
$34,213 - $99,187
Typical
$77,974
Cost range
$10,529 - $30,526
Typical
$23,997
Cost range
$1,401 - $4,062
Typical
$3,194
Cost range
$5,950 - $17,250
Typical
$13,561
| Project | Cost range | Typical | ROI | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Replacement | $6,842 - $19,838 | $15,595 | 69/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Window Replacement | $10,496 - $30,429 | $23,921 | 81/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Kitchen Remodel | $16,065 - $46,575 | $36,614 | 100/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Bathroom Remodel | $14,637 - $42,435 | $33,359 | 71/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Garage Door Replacement | $2,678 - $7,762 | $6,102 | 100/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Deck Addition | $10,481 - $30,386 | $23,887 | 93/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Basement Finishing | $34,213 - $99,187 | $77,974 | 79/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Siding Replacement | $10,529 - $30,526 | $23,997 | 100/100 | Chicago guide → |
| Entry Door Replacement | $1,401 - $4,062 | $3,194 | 100/100 | Chicago guide → |
| HVAC Replacement | $5,950 - $17,250 | $13,561 | 71/100 | Chicago guide → |
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 114% across Chicago. Open your ZIP for the full local breakdown.