Basic
$43 – $117 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common uniform color, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
How Much Does Natural Stone Countertop Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Fabricate and install a natural stone countertop (granite, marble, quartzite or soapstone), including template, edge, cutouts and sealing.
Natural Stone Countertop in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $50 to $137 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Natural Stone Countertop in New Orleans, Louisiana
$50 – $137
per sq ftPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for natural stone countertop.
National average: $55 – $150 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$50 – $137 per sq ft
3 cm mid-grade granite with more movement, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
Premium
$63 – $172 per sq ft
3 cm quartzite with bold veining, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $23 – $63 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $17 – $46 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.20 – $17 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.14 – $11 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Natural Stone Countertop photo examples
Polished quartzite slab with gray-gold veining for countertops
Photo: Stilfehler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite marble surface with dark blue-gray veining
Photo: Flat Lay Photos · CC0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisGranite vanity top with white sink and stone-tiled bathroom walls
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Design styles
See how natural stone countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style: Creole and shotgun traditional
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans draws from.
Built fromBohemianSpanish Colonial
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Maggie Morton Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in New Orleans, Louisiana
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($24.75-$67.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($19.25-$52.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.60-$18.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.40-$12.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Countertop Installation Cost Guide - The Home Depot, The Home Depot, retrieved Nov 2026
- Kitchen Countertop Cost | American Quartz & Granite, American Quartz & Granite, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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