Kitchen cabinets cost in Napa, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,800 – $16,600
- Per linear ft
- $170 – $598
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #7
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Napa, plan on $4,800 to $16,600 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $170 to $598 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 17% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $38.75 an hour in the Napa area, 33% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Napa, CA, standard level
$8,350 to $13,100
About $298 to $469 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $4,050 | $7,250 |
| Permits and fees | $900 | $1,350 |
| Total | $8,350 | $13,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Napa, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,650 | $9,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $560 | $1,150 | $1,700 | 11% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,700 | $16,600 | 100% |
Where the Napa price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $38.75 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Napa is 1.29 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Napa metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,950, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (112.6) and land at $560 to $1,700.
Cost by quality level and size in Napa
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Napa 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
$4,800 to $9,550
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,350 to $13,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,900 to $16,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,100 – $6,150 | $5,350 – $8,400 | $7,650 – $10,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,850 | $6,850 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,800 – $9,550 | $8,350 – $13,100 | $11,900 – $16,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,350 – $14,600 | $12,800 – $20,100 | $18,300 – $25,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Napa
Because every project leans on different trades, Napa's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs +16% and shower pan +6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,500 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $410 – $1,100 | +16% |
| Front door | 1 door | $610 – $2,750 | +12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,100 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $970 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +7% |
Napa labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Napa is 1.29 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $38.75 an hour, which is 33% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.44 and $46.96 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 83.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.54 an hour, 24% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $30.35 and $48.06 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 30.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.45 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.02 and $39.60 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 19.3 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 ($46.96 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $990. At the 25th percentile ($30.44) it shrinks by about $1,000. The total moves by 9.2% or 9.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 77,860 jobs in the Napa area. That makes it the 242nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $30.44 | $38.75 | $46.96 | $29.12 | 1.33 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $30.35 | $37.54 | $48.06 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.02 | $31.45 | $39.60 | $30.67 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
Is Napa cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Napa. Stockton is the lowest at about $9,950 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CAthis page | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | |
| Vallejo, CA25 miles | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −2% |
| Santa Rosa, CA30 miles | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 | −1% |
| San Francisco, CA50 miles | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +8% |
| Stockton, CA70 miles | $4,550 – $15,300 | $9,950 | −7% |
| Sacramento, CA75 miles | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −15% |
Across 300 US metros, Napa comes in at #7 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Napa is 2% above the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +8% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,500 – $15,300 | $9,900 | −8% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,750 – $16,100 | $10,400 | −3% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 | +3% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Napa's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Napa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | −7% |
| Racine, WI | 76,280 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −15% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,200 | −5% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −25% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Napa bid
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Napa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Napa?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,800 to $16,600 in the Napa area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,350 to $13,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Napa?
About $170 to $598 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $560 to $1,700 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Napa or Vallejo?
Vallejo is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,500, which is 2% less than Napa ($10,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Napa?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,650 out of $10,700. Materials are 37% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Napa?
$4,800 to $16,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Napa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $560 to $1,700 for fees in the Napa area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Napa expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of California?
Napa is 2% above the California statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Napa?
The BLS median is $38.75 an hour in the Napa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.44 to $46.96.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Napa?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,550 and premium work $11,900 to $16,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Napa
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.