Quartz is great if you stay with a brand that sells by the square foot rather than the slab: no maintenance!

Stay away from any wood if you are worried about upkeep.

The new 3D laminates are high quality and don't take very much effort to maintain.

We chose Wilsonart which is about $20 SF. Quartz, granite, Corian or most any other countertop is going to be at least double that (at the low end); typical cost can easily be $60 or $70 SF.

It's a matter of matching the look you want with the price point you are willing to pay. Huge price jump from Wilsonart to the next price point . If not Wilsonart, would go with Quartz. I believe Cambria Quartz has a financing option.

Wilsonart is no longer just a laminate company. Don't forget to look to Wilsonart Quartz as a surfacing option.

Here's an article that should give you most of the info you are looking for : [Kitchen Countertops 101: Choosing a Surface Material[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-countertops-101-choosing-a-surface-material-stsetivw-vs~1623075)

It's got Pros n Cons and price ranges too.