Kitchen cabinets cost in Sacramento, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,650 – $15,900
- Per linear ft
- $165 – $572
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #22
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Sacramento, CA usually costs $4,650 to $15,900 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $165 to $572 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,150 more. Carpenters earn a median of $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, 23% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Sacramento, CA, standard level
$8,050 to $12,500
About $287 to $450 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $6,750 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,300 |
| Total | $8,050 | $12,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Sacramento, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $5,250 | $9,050 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 10% |
| Total | $4,650 | $10,300 | $15,900 | 100% |
Where the Sacramento 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 $35.79 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sacramento is 1.20 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sacramento is at 105.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,950 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.7: $530 to $1,600.
Sacramento against nearby metros and the rest of California
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $9,950 to $10,700 across Sacramento and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CAthis page | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | |
| Stockton, CA60 miles | $4,550 – $15,300 | $9,950 | −3% |
| Vallejo, CA60 miles | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +2% |
| Chico, CA70 miles | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | −3% |
| Napa, CA75 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +4% |
| Modesto, CA85 miles | $4,650 – $15,800 | $10,200 | −1% |
| California (statewide) | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sacramento ranks #22 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sacramento is 2% below the California figure.
Elsewhere in California
| 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 | +12% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,500 – $15,300 | $9,900 | −4% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,750 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 | +8% |
| Fresno, CA | 476,890 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sacramento against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −12% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −14% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −16% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Sacramento
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sacramento. 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
$4,650 to $9,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,050 to $12,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,400 to $15,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,000 – $5,900 | $5,150 – $8,000 | $7,300 – $10,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,500 | $6,600 – $10,300 | $9,350 – $13,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,650 – $9,150 | $8,050 – $12,500 | $11,400 – $15,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,150 – $14,100 | $12,300 – $19,300 | $17,500 – $24,500 |
What nearby projects cost in Sacramento
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sacramento wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (+12%) and shower pan lowest (+3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,800 – $33,800 | +7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $400 – $1,050 | +12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $580 – $2,700 | +10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,900 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Sacramento bid
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.
What local crews earn in Sacramento
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 Sacramento the blend is 1.20.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $35.79 an hour, 23% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.45 and $40.70 an hour. About 9,730 work in the metro. That is 90.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.98 an hour, which is 18% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.35 and $47.18 an hour. BLS counts 6,340 of them working in the area, 58.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.35 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.08 and $41.03 an hour. About 3,120 work in the metro. That is 28.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $590 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,000. That is a swing of roughly 9.8% to 5.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has 1,080,590 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 35th 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% | $27.45 | $35.79 | $40.70 | $29.12 | 1.23 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.35 | $35.98 | $47.18 | $30.38 | 1.18 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.08 | $31.35 | $41.03 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.20 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Sacramento: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Sacramento?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,650 to $15,900 in the Sacramento area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,050 to $12,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Sacramento?
About $165 to $572 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $530 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Sacramento or Stockton?
Stockton is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,950, which is 3% less than Sacramento ($10,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sacramento?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $5,250 out of $10,300. Materials are 38% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Sacramento?
$4,650 to $15,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Sacramento?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $530 to $1,600 for fees in the Sacramento area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sacramento expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of California?
Sacramento is 2% below 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 Sacramento?
The BLS median is $35.79 an hour in the Sacramento area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.45 to $40.70.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Sacramento?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,650 to $9,150 and premium work $11,400 to $15,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Sacramento
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.