Kitchen cabinets cost: national prices and local ranges
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- US range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $150 – $500
- materials and labor
- Cheapest metro
- $7,050
- Brownsville, TX
- Priciest metro
- $12,000
- Honolulu, HI
New kitchen cabinets runs $4,250 to $14,000 nationally for 25 linear ft, or $150 to $500 per linear ft for materials and labor. Where you live moves that number a lot: across 300 metros the midpoint runs from $7,050 in Brownsville, TX to $12,000 in Honolulu, HI.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in the US average, standard level
$7,200 to $11,100
About $255 to $395 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $5,650 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,200 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in the US
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,400 | $7,500 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,150 | $14,000 | 100% |
What basic, standard and premium mean
Basic
$4,250 to $8,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,200 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
Cost by size and quality level
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,250 | $4,650 – $7,150 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,700 | $5,900 – $9,100 | $8,300 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,150 | $7,200 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,500 |
How a kitchen cabinets job goes, step by step
- Measure and design the layout. Cabinet makers price per linear foot and by box type. Stock, semi-custom and custom lines differ mainly in sizes, finishes and lead time.
- Remove old cabinets. Demolition may reveal wall or flooring damage; ask how repairs are handled.
- Install bases, then uppers. Level base cabinets first, then wall cabinets, then trim. Walls are rarely flat, so shimming takes time.
- Hardware, trim, and adjustments. Doors and drawers are aligned, hardware fitted and gaps tuned.
What changes the price of new kitchen cabinets
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Wages behind the national estimate
Carpenters (47-2031) do the largest share of the work, about 80% of the weighting. Their national median is $29.12 an hour. Among 300 metros with a published figure, the median runs from $17.13 in Brownsville, TX to $45.34 in Honolulu, HI, and the middle metro sits at $27.19. That ratio between the high and low end is 2.65 to 1, and it feeds straight into the labor line of the estimate.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $29.12 | 1.00 | US |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $30.38 | 1.00 | US |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.13 | $30.67 | $40.92 | $30.67 | 1.00 | US |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
How much the price varies by city
Across the 300 metros we cover, the midpoint for 25 linear ft runs from $7,050 in Brownsville to $12,000 in Honolulu, a gap of 70%. The median metro is $8,700, which is −5% against the national midpoint of $9,150. 28 metros are 10% or more above the national figure, 84 are 10% or more below, and 188 sit within 10% of it.
Most expensive metros for kitchen cabinets
| Metro | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 |
| Kahului, HI | $5,050 – $17,400 | $11,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 |
| Napa, CA | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 |
| Portland, OR | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 |
| New York, NY | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 |
Least expensive metros for kitchen cabinets
| Metro | Range | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TX | $3,550 – $10,600 | $7,050 |
| McAllen, TX | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 |
| Albany, GA | $3,700 – $11,200 | $7,400 |
| Laredo, TX | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 |
| Texarkana, TX | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 |
| Abilene, TX | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 |
| Dothan, AL | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 |
Kitchen cabinets cost by state
| State | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 |
| Alaska | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 |
| Arizona | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 |
| Arkansas | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 |
| California | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 |
| Colorado | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 |
| Connecticut | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 |
| Delaware | $4,150 – $13,700 | $8,900 |
| District of Columbia | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,900 |
| Florida | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 |
| Georgia | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 |
| Hawaii | $5,100 – $17,700 | $11,400 |
| Idaho | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 |
| Illinois | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 |
| Indiana | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| Iowa | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 |
| Kansas | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 |
| Kentucky | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 |
| Louisiana | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 |
| Maine | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| Maryland | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 |
| Massachusetts | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 |
| Michigan | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 |
| Minnesota | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 |
| Mississippi | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 |
| Missouri | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 |
| Montana | $4,150 – $13,900 | $9,050 |
| Nebraska | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,200 |
| Nevada | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| New Hampshire | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| New Jersey | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,850 |
| New Mexico | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 |
| New York | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 |
| North Carolina | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 |
| North Dakota | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 |
| Ohio | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 |
| Oklahoma | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 |
| Oregon | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 |
| Rhode Island | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 |
| South Carolina | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 |
| South Dakota | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 |
| Tennessee | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 |
| Texas | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 |
| Utah | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 |
| Vermont | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 |
| Virginia | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 |
| Washington | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 |
| West Virginia | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 |
| Wisconsin | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 |
| Wyoming | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 |
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Kitchen cabinets cost: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets?
$4,250 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft at national prices, including a permit of $500 to $1,500.
+What is the average cost per linear ft?
$150 to $500 per linear ft, materials and labor. The mid-range is about $325.
+How much does the price vary by city?
A lot. The most expensive metro we cover is 70% above the cheapest for the same 25 linear ft job. The cheapest is Brownsville, TX; the priciest is Honolulu, HI.
+How much of the cost is labor?
About 48% at the national midpoint ($4,400). Materials are 41%.
+What do carpenters earn on a kitchen cabinets job?
The national BLS median is $29.12 an hour for carpenters, with the middle half earning $23.32 to $36.94. Local wages are what move this estimate from town to town.
+How much more does a premium kitchen cabinets job cost than a basic one?
At the national level, basic runs $4,250 to $8,150 and premium $10,100 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
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Largest metros: Kitchen cabinets prices
- New York, NY$10,600 midpoint
- Los Angeles, CA$10,500 midpoint
- Chicago, IL$11,100 midpoint
- Dallas, TX$8,550 midpoint
- Houston, TX$8,450 midpoint
- Washington, DC$9,550 midpoint
- Philadelphia, PA$9,250 midpoint
- Atlanta, GA$8,500 midpoint
- Miami, FL$8,800 midpoint
- Boston, MA$10,400 midpoint
- Phoenix, AZ$8,950 midpoint
- San Francisco, CA$11,600 midpoint
- Seattle, WA$10,800 midpoint
- Minneapolis, MN$10,500 midpoint
- Detroit, MI$9,650 midpoint
- Riverside, CA$9,900 midpoint
- Denver, CO$9,450 midpoint
- San Diego, CA$10,400 midpoint
- Tampa, FL$8,350 midpoint
- Orlando, FL$8,250 midpoint
- Charlotte, NC$8,350 midpoint
- Baltimore, MD$9,400 midpoint
- St. Louis, MO$9,850 midpoint
- Austin, TX$8,250 midpoint
- Portland, OR$10,700 midpoint
- Las Vegas, NV$9,100 midpoint
- San Jose, CA$11,000 midpoint
- San Antonio, TX$8,100 midpoint
- Pittsburgh, PA$9,200 midpoint
- Columbus, OH$9,200 midpoint
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.