Kitchen cabinets cost in Montgomery, AL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $136 – $431
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #260
- 1 = most expensive
Montgomery homeowners pay roughly $3,850 to $12,100 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $136 to $431 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Montgomery is 12% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.77 an hour in the Montgomery area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Montgomery, AL, standard level
$6,350 to $9,650
About $225 to $343 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $4,450 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Montgomery, AL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $990 | $3,500 | $5,950 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,000 | $12,100 | 100% |
Where the Montgomery price comes from
Labor is 44% 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 Montgomery the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Montgomery metro is 96.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.7) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Specs and site conditions that change a Montgomery bid
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
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.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Montgomery is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.77 an hour, which is 22% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $26.19 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 18.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.99 an hour, 21% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.26 and $30.23 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 45.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.87 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.19 and $29.79 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 20.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.19 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $410. At the 25th percentile ($17.72) it shrinks by about $610. The total moves by 5.1% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 165,550 jobs in the Montgomery area. That makes it the 142nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $17.72 | $22.77 | $26.19 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.26 | $23.99 | $30.23 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.19 | $27.87 | $29.79 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Montgomery: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Montgomery wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,850 to $7,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,650
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,800 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,600 | $4,100 – $6,200 | $5,700 – $7,800 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,150 – $5,900 | $5,200 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $9,950 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,150 | $6,350 – $9,650 | $8,800 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
How Montgomery compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Montgomery. Dothan is the lowest at about $7,600 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, ALthis page | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | |
| Auburn, AL50 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | level |
| Birmingham, AL80 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA90 miles | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −3% |
| Dothan, AL95 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −5% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL95 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| Alabama (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Montgomery comes in at #260 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Montgomery is 1% below the Alabama figure.
Other Alabama metros
| 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 | +2% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
| Daphne, AL | 87,120 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | level |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Montgomery's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Montgomery against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +24% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +4% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −5% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +8% |
Related projects, priced for Montgomery
Because every project leans on different trades, Montgomery's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and bathroom remodel −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,200 – $29,300 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Montgomery: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Montgomery?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,100 in the Montgomery area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Montgomery?
About $136 to $431 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Montgomery or Auburn?
Auburn is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 0% less than Montgomery ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Montgomery?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,500 out of $8,000. Materials are 45% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Montgomery?
$3,850 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Montgomery?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Montgomery area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Montgomery expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Alabama?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
The BLS median is $22.77 an hour in the Montgomery area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.72 to $26.19.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Montgomery?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,150 and premium work $8,800 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Montgomery
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.