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Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) · checked September 2026

Bathroom Remodel
in Chicago.

66%

Average ROI at resale · Chicago

A mid-range bathroom remodel across the Chicago typically runs $24,910 at completion and returns $17,662 at resale, a 70.9% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Chicago market.

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How Much Does Bathroom Remodel Cost in Chicago, IL?

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$5,000 to $25,000

Typical Bathroom Remodel projects in Chicago run $5,000 to $25,000. Upscale Bathroom Remodel projects in this area run about $76,524 (Cost vs Value data). Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 66% at resale (Cost vs Value data).

What Bathroom Remodel Returns in Chicago

Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

ProjectCostResale ValueROI
Bath Remodel | Midrange$24,910$17,66271%
Bath Remodel | Universal Design$40,855$23,78258%
Bathroom Addition | Midrange$57,427$30,61353%
Bath Remodel | Upscale$78,684$28,65436%
Bathroom Addition | Upscale$105,577$35,26133%

Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.

Bath Remodel ROI Trend

Chicago ROI by year

Bath Remodel Chicago ROI by year
YearROI
201960.6%
202053.3%
202158.2%
202256.9%
202361.2%
202468.6%
202566.4%

Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.

Chicago Market

2,711,000
Residents
$75,000 to $99,999
Median Income
over $3,000
Property Tax / yr
65
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Top Screened Bathroom Remodeling Pros in Chicago, IL

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  1. Midtown Home Improvements

    ABP Human VerifiedLicense
    ABP Human VerifiedInsurance
    36+ Years in Business
    BBB Accredited · A+
    Wood Dale, IL
  2. Assembly Squad Remodeling Chicago

    AI Evidence FoundLicense
    AI Evidence FoundInsurance
    13+ Years in Business
    BBB Accredited · A+
    Warranty Offered
    Chicago, IL
  3. Reliable Bathroom Remodeling

    AI Evidence FoundLicense
    AI Evidence FoundInsurance
    34+ Years in Business
    Warranty Offered
    Chicago, IL

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