Bathroom vanity installation costs $300 to $3,800 in 2026
Angi and HomeAdvisor put vanity installation at $300 to $3,800, with many homeowners spending about $1,500 including the vanity. Labor to install a premade vanity runs about $100 to $200, and a custom vanity $500 to $1,000. Moving the drain or water lines adds $400 to $2,000.
Cost by vanity and job
| Average project | About $1,500 with the vanity. |
|---|---|
| Small vanity, about 2.5 feet | $200 to $700 installed. |
| Double or custom size | Up to about $2,700 installed. |
| Labor, premade vanity | $100 to $200. |
| Labor, custom vanity | $500 to $1,000. |
| Plumber | $45 to $150 an hour, about $125 to $450 per job. |
| Moving drain or supply lines | $400 to $2,000 more. |
What pushes a quote up
| Vanity size | Doubles cost more than singles. |
|---|---|
| Countertop | Stone and quartz cost more than laminate. |
| Plumbing changes | Moving the sink is the biggest add on. |
| Wall hung | Needs blocking in the wall. |
| Who installs | A handyman is usually cheaper than a remodeler. |
Bathroom vanity installation cost by region
| Lower cost states | $550 to $1,600. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas. |
|---|---|
| Average cost states | $700 to $2,000. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities. |
| Higher cost states | $900 to $2,600. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC. |
These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. In big cities, moving pipes may need a licensed plumber and a permit.
Keep the plumbing where it is
The cheapest vanity job is a like for like swap: the new sink drains and water lines sit where the old ones did. ThePricer notes that moving the drain or supply lines adds $400 to $2,000, and that in cities such as New York and Los Angeles only a licensed plumber can file for that work.
Bob Vila, citing Angi, notes that the countertop is often the biggest expense on a custom vanity, with materials running from $5 to $135 per square foot. A premade vanity with an attached top is the budget choice.
Wall hung vanities look clean but need solid blocking inside the wall, which adds labor.
Why this costs more in 2026
Cabinets, stone tops and plumbing labor all cost more this year.
The short version is oil. Diesel passed $6 a gallon on the AAA national average for the first time on September 11, 2026. A year earlier it was about $3.70 (CBS 8 reporting AAA). That lands in trip charges, deliveries and anything made from petroleum. In March 2026, construction input prices were up 4.8 percent on the year, the biggest annual gain since January 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors, and the Associated General Contractors measured a 37.8 percent one month jump in diesel, the largest since 1990 (Roofing Contractor, April 2026). Quotes are being held open for shorter periods this year, so ask for the expiry date in writing.
How to judge the quote in your hand
- Ask if the price includes the vanity or labor only.
- Ask if plumbing moves.
- Ask about the faucet and supply lines.
- Ask about disposal of the old vanity.
- Get a flat price in writing.
Ways to pay less
- Keep the sink in the same spot.
- Buy a premade vanity with a top.
- Hire a handyman for a simple swap.
- Remove the old vanity yourself if you can.
What will this cost me?
Pick the job, your state's cost level and the last detail. The estimate updates as you change them.
An estimate built from published 2026 cost guides. It is not a quote. Get a written quote before work starts.
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How much does it cost to install a bathroom vanity?
$300 to $3,800, about $1,500 with the vanity.
How much is labor to install a vanity?
About $100 to $200 for a premade vanity and $500 to $1,000 for custom.
Does moving the sink cost more?
Yes, about $400 to $2,000 more.
Can a handyman install a vanity?
For a simple swap, yes. Moving pipes needs a plumber.
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