Rehab Cost in Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania runs about $26,019 to $82,329 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $12,128. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,795 | $12,128 | $23,592 |
| 2 | Exterior | $7,150 | $11,651 | $20,206 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,659 | $6,887 | $13,295 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,538 | $6,352 | $12,075 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $2,047 | $3,539 | $6,121 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,798 | $2,745 | $4,381 |
| 7 | Basement | $861 | $1,339 | $2,200 |
| 8 | Electrical | $172 | $268 | $459 |
What drives the Pennsylvania range
Construction labor in Pennsylvania runs about 4% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Pennsylvania?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Pennsylvania runs about $26,019–$82,329 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $44,909. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Pennsylvania rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,795–$23,592.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Pennsylvania than average?
No — construction labor in Pennsylvania runs about 4% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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