Cheapest States for Outdoor Kitchen (2026)
Outdoor Kitchen cost ranked across all 50 states for a typical 12 linear ft project. The Southeast is cheapest (from $4,200); the West is priciest (up to $20,400) — a spread of about 42%.
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Which states are cheapest for an outdoor kitchen? Outdoor Kitchen is least expensive in the Southeast — including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky — where a typical 12 linear ft project averages $7,200. It is most expensive in the West (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho), averaging $10,200. The national average is about $8,280 in 2026.
- Cheapest region
- Southeast
- Priciest region
- West
- National average
- $8,280
- State spread
- ~42%
$350–$1,200 per linear ft. States include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.
$500–$1,700 per linear ft. States include Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho.
Outdoor Kitchen Cost by Region, Ranked
Cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 12 linear ft project (2026).
| Rank | Region | Per linear ft | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast | $350–$1,200 | $4,200–$14,400 |
| 2 | Midwest | $375–$1,250 | $4,500–$15,000 |
| 3 | Southwest | $375–$1,250 | $4,500–$15,000 |
| 4 | Northeast | $450–$1,500 | $5,400–$18,000 |
| 5 | West | $500–$1,700 | $6,000–$20,400 |
Outdoor Kitchen Cost by State, Ranked (2026)
All 50 states, cheapest to most expensive, for a typical 12 linear ft project. Click any state for a full local breakdown.
| # | State | Region | Avg total | vs. US avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 2 | Arkansas | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 3 | Florida | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 4 | Georgia | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 5 | Kentucky | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 6 | Louisiana | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 7 | Mississippi | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 8 | North Carolina | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 9 | South Carolina | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 10 | Tennessee | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 11 | Virginia | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 12 | West Virginia | Southeast | $7,200 | -13% |
| 13 | Arizona | Southwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 14 | Illinois | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 15 | Indiana | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 16 | Iowa | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 17 | Kansas | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 18 | Michigan | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 19 | Minnesota | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 20 | Missouri | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 21 | Nebraska | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 22 | New Mexico | Southwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 23 | North Dakota | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 24 | Ohio | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 25 | Oklahoma | Southwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 26 | South Dakota | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 27 | Texas | Southwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 28 | Wisconsin | Midwest | $7,500 | -9% |
| 29 | Connecticut | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 30 | Delaware | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 31 | Maine | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 32 | Maryland | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 33 | Massachusetts | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 34 | New Hampshire | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 35 | New Jersey | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 36 | New York | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 38 | Rhode Island | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 39 | Vermont | Northeast | $9,000 | +9% |
| 40 | Alaska | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 41 | California | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 42 | Colorado | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 43 | Hawaii | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 44 | Idaho | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 45 | Montana | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 46 | Nevada | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 47 | Oregon | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 48 | Utah | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 49 | Washington | West | $10,200 | +23% |
| 50 | Wyoming | West | $10,200 | +23% |
"Avg total" is the mid-range estimate for a 12 linear ft project. "vs. US avg" compares it against the $8,280 national average.
How this ranking is calculated
BuildCost models outdoor kitchen pricing across five U.S. regions (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West). Each state is ranked by its region's labor and material costs, so states in the same region share a baseline — actual prices still vary by metro, contractor, and site conditions. Totals assume a typical 12 linear ft project at mid-grade materials. For a precise local figure, open your state's page or run the free estimate tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest state for an outdoor kitchen?
The lowest outdoor kitchen costs are in the Southeast region — states like Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. A typical 12 linear ft project there runs $4,200–$14,400, averaging $7,200 in 2026.
What is the most expensive state for an outdoor kitchen?
The highest outdoor kitchen costs are in the West region — states like Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho. A typical 12 linear ft project there runs $6,000–$20,400, averaging $10,200 — roughly 42% more than the cheapest region.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost on average in the US?
Nationally, an outdoor kitchen costs $4,920–$16,560 for a typical 12 linear ft project, averaging about $8,280 in 2026.
Why does outdoor kitchen cost vary by state?
The biggest driver is regional labor rates, which can differ 30–50% between markets. Material logistics, permit fees, code requirements, climate-driven construction needs, and local contractor demand also push costs up or down. BuildCost models pricing across five U.S. regions, so states in the same region share a baseline.
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