Material | Price per sq ft | Avg. Kitchen (40 sq ft) |
Marble | $120–$200 | $4,800–$8,000 |
Quartzite | $100–$180 | $4,000–$7,200 |
Granite | $40–$200 | $1,600–$8,000 |
Marble | Granite | Quartzite | |
Best For | Low-traffic luxury | Busy kitchens | "Marble look" with toughness |
Achilles’ Heel | Acidic foods | Rare fissures | Needs sealing |
Lifespan | 20+ years (with care) | 50+ years | 100+ years |
Your Lifestyle | Top Pick | Avoid |
“I host weekly taco nights” | Granite/Quartzite | Marble |
“My kitchen is my zen spa” | Marble | Granite (too busy) |
“I want marble… but practical” | Quartzite | Laminate |