Countertop Replacement Cost by City (2026)
Countertop removal and replacement including templating, fabrication, and installation. Pricing varies meaningfully by city — coastal metros run 30-60% above the national average while affordable Sun Belt and Midwest markets run 5-20% below.
National avg
$4,000
Budget
$1,500
High-end
$10,000
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Cost breakdown — national average countertop replacement
Stone or material
$2,000
Fabrication & labor
$1,200
Sink cutout & install
$400
Removal & disposal
$200
Plumbing reconnection
$200
Most and least expensive cities
Most expensive
- 1.San Francisco, CA$6,300
- 2.San Jose, CA$6,100
- 3.New York, NY$6,000
- 4.Brooklyn, NY$5,700
- 5.Los Angeles, CA$5,500
Least expensive
- 1.Augusta, GA$3,300
- 2.El Paso, TX$3,300
- 3.Rochester, NY$3,500
- 4.Tucson, AZ$3,500
- 5.Savannah, GA$3,600
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Frequently asked questions
Countertop replacement averages $4,000 nationally in 2026 for a typical 40 sq ft of kitchen counter. Laminate starts near $1,500; quartz and granite run $3,500-$6,000; marble and quartzite reach $8,000-$10,000+. Per-square-foot installed $40-$200.