Kitchen cabinets cost in Santa Rosa, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,800 – $16,500
- Per linear ft
- $170 – $597
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +17%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #9
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Santa Rosa area: $4,800 to $16,500 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 17% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $38.71 an hour in the Santa Rosa area, 33% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Santa Rosa, CA, standard level
$8,300 to $13,000
About $298 to $468 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $4,000 | $7,250 |
| Permits and fees | $860 | $1,300 |
| Total | $8,300 | $13,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Santa Rosa, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,650 | $9,650 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $540 | $1,100 | $1,600 | 10% |
| Total | $4,800 | $10,700 | $16,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Santa Rosa number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Santa Rosa wages are 1.29 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Santa Rosa 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 107.8: $540 to $1,600.
Related projects, priced for Santa Rosa
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Santa Rosa wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (+15%) and shower pan lowest (+4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,400 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $410 – $1,100 | +15% |
| Front door | 1 door | $600 – $2,750 | +12% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,950 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
Who does the work: Santa Rosa trade wages
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 Santa Rosa the blend is 1.29.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $38.71 an hour, 33% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.86 and $46.67 an hour. About 2,150 work in the metro. That is 104.7 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 $37.20 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.59 and $48.75 an hour. BLS counts 1,080 of them working in the area, 52.6 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 $31.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.50 and $39.85 an hour. About 560 work in the metro. That is 27.3 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 $960 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $940. That is a swing of roughly 8.9% to 9.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Santa Rosa-Petaluma has 205,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 112th 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% | $30.86 | $38.71 | $46.67 | $29.12 | 1.33 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.59 | $37.20 | $48.75 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.50 | $31.11 | $39.85 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.29 | |||||
How Santa Rosa compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. San Francisco is the priciest of the group at $11,600. Stockton is the cheapest at $9,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa, CAthis page | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 | |
| Napa, CA30 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +1% |
| Vallejo, CA55 miles | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −2% |
| San Francisco, CA65 miles | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +8% |
| Stockton, CA100 miles | $4,550 – $15,300 | $9,950 | −7% |
| Sacramento, CA105 miles | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −4% |
| California (statewide) | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Santa Rosa ranks #9 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Santa Rosa is 1% above 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 | −1% |
| 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 | −7% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $4,750 – $16,100 | $10,400 | −2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 | +4% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Santa Rosa against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | −13% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | −5% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −12% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $4,700 – $15,900 | $10,300 | −3% |
Santa Rosa: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Santa Rosa. 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
$4,800 to $9,500
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,300 to $13,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,800 to $16,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,100 – $6,100 | $5,350 – $8,300 | $7,550 – $10,600 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,800 | $6,800 – $10,700 | $9,700 – $13,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,800 – $9,500 | $8,300 – $13,000 | $11,800 – $16,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,300 – $14,600 | $12,800 – $20,000 | $18,200 – $25,500 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Santa Rosa 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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Santa Rosa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Santa Rosa?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,800 to $16,500 in the Santa Rosa area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,300 to $13,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Santa Rosa?
About $170 to $597 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $540 to $1,600 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Santa Rosa or Napa?
Napa is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,700, which is 1% more than Santa Rosa ($10,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Santa Rosa?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,650 out of $10,700. Materials are 37% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Santa Rosa?
$4,800 to $16,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Santa Rosa?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $540 to $1,600 for fees in the Santa Rosa area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Santa Rosa expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of California?
Santa Rosa is 1% 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 Santa Rosa?
The BLS median is $38.71 an hour in the Santa Rosa area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.86 to $46.67.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Santa Rosa?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,800 to $9,500 and premium work $11,800 to $16,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Santa Rosa
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.