What does your renovation
actually cost in your city?
Regional cost data for Canadian homeowners — adjusted for provincial labour rates using Statistics Canada BCPI data.
Why renovation costs vary by city
Renovation costs in Canada aren’t uniform. A kitchen renovation that runs $38,000 in Saskatoon can cost $52,000 in Vancouver — not because the scope changed, but because provincial labour rates, permit costs, and local market conditions all vary significantly. Most cost guides use a single national average that doesn’t reflect where you actually live.
RenovateIndex.ca adjusts every estimate using Statistics Canada’s Building Construction Price Index (Table 18-10-0276-01), applying provincial labour indices and city-size modifiers so the number you see reflects your market, not a Canadian average. We cover 50 home services across 55 cities, from major metros to regional centres.
Popular services
typical cost in CalgaryWhat you’ll find on every page
Example: CalgaryAdjusted for Alberta labour rates · Pre-tax · Professionally installed
Major cities
How the data is calculated
Every estimate applies a provincial labour index from Statistics Canada Table 18-10-0276-01 and a city-size modifier from CMHC data — not a flat national average.
Read our full methodology →How to use this data
Every estimate on RenovateIndex.ca is a pre-tax reference figure for professionally installed work, calibrated to 2026 regional pricing. Use it to sanity-check a contractor quote, set a realistic budget before calling anyone, or understand what scope changes will do to your total cost. It’s not a substitute for three written quotes from licensed, WCB-covered contractors — but it gives you a number to walk into that conversation with.
Cost data is reviewed and updated regularly. Editorial oversight by Dennis Hart, contributing writer covering renovation costs and regional pricing across Canada.
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