Rehab Cost in Illinois (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in Illinois runs about $29,370 to $92,934 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $13,690. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Illinois using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in Illinois.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $7,670 | $13,690 | $26,631 |
| 2 | Exterior | $8,071 | $13,152 | $22,808 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $4,130 | $7,774 | $15,008 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,993 | $7,170 | $13,631 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,311 | $3,995 | $6,910 |
| 6 | Windows | $2,030 | $3,099 | $4,945 |
| 7 | Basement | $972 | $1,512 | $2,483 |
| 8 | Electrical | $194 | $302 | $518 |
What drives the Illinois range
Construction labor in Illinois runs about 8% above the national average (BLS OEWS), which is why these figures sit higher than a flat U.S. number. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so wage differences move the total more than materials do.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Illinois?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Illinois runs about $29,370–$92,934 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $50,693. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Illinois rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $7,670–$26,631.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Illinois than average?
Yes — construction labor in Illinois runs about 8% above the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run higher than the national norm.
How are these Illinois renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to Illinois using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers