Rehab Cost in Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts runs about $29,237 to $92,511 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $13,628. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $7,635 | $13,628 | $26,510 |
| 2 | Exterior | $8,034 | $13,092 | $22,705 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $4,111 | $7,738 | $14,939 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,975 | $7,138 | $13,569 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,300 | $3,977 | $6,879 |
| 6 | Windows | $2,021 | $3,085 | $4,922 |
| 7 | Basement | $967 | $1,505 | $2,472 |
| 8 | Electrical | $193 | $301 | $516 |
What drives the Massachusetts range
Construction labor in Massachusetts runs about 7% 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 Massachusetts?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Massachusetts runs about $29,237–$92,511 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $50,463. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Massachusetts rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $7,635–$26,510.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Massachusetts than average?
Yes — construction labor in Massachusetts runs about 7% above the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run higher than the national norm.
How are these Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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