Kitchen cabinets cost in Daphne, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,200
- Per linear ft
- $136 – $430
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #255
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Daphne, AL usually costs $3,850 to $12,200 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $136 to $430 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Daphne, AL, standard level
$6,350 to $9,700
About $224 to $342 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Daphne, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $990 | $3,450 | $5,950 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,000 | $12,200 | 100% |
Where the Daphne price comes from
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Daphne the blended ratio comes out at 0.79.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Daphne is at 96.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $470 to $1,400.
What nearby projects cost in Daphne
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Daphne wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−7%) and storm door lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
What local crews earn in Daphne
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Daphne the blend is 0.79.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.59 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.16 and $25.41 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 31.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.44 an hour, which is 20% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $30.42 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 47.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.44 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $29.72 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 37.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $340 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $530. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 4.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley has 87,120 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 225th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.16 | $22.59 | $25.41 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.78 | $24.44 | $30.42 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.81 | $27.44 | $29.72 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.79 | |||||
Is Daphne cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Daphne. Hattiesburg is the lowest at about $7,950 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne, ALthis page | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | |
| Mobile, AL25 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Pensacola, FL35 miles | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | level |
| Gulfport, MS75 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +3% |
| Crestview, FL85 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS95 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Daphne ranks #255 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Daphne is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Elsewhere in Alabama
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +3% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| Mobile, AL | 172,550 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Montgomery, AL | 165,550 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | level |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +1% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Daphne against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | +1% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +12% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −1% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | level |
Why two Daphne quotes can differ
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.
Daphne: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Daphne. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$3,850 to $7,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,850 to $12,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,900 | $5,250 – $7,950 | $7,300 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,200 | $6,350 – $9,700 | $8,850 – $12,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Daphne: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Daphne?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,200 in the Daphne area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Daphne?
About $136 to $430 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Daphne or Mobile?
Mobile is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 1% more than Daphne ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Daphne?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $8,000. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Daphne?
$3,850 to $12,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Daphne?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Daphne area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Daphne expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Alabama?
Daphne is 1% below the Alabama statewide estimate ($8,100 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Alabama; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Daphne?
The BLS median is $22.59 an hour in the Daphne area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.16 to $25.41.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Daphne?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,200 and premium work $8,850 to $12,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Daphne
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.