Kitchen cabinets cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,400
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $476
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #143
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Colorado Springs, plan on $4,100 to $13,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $143 to $476 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 4% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, 5% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$6,900 to $10,600
About $243 to $376 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,150 | $7,100 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,750 | $13,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Colorado Springs 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, Colorado Springs wages are 0.95 times the national level. Labor makes up about 47% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Colorado Springs metro is 96.1 (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 (100.7) and land at $500 to $1,500.
Specs and site conditions that change a Colorado Springs bid
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Colorado Springs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Colorado Springs 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
$4,100 to $7,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,900 to $10,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,700 to $13,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,050 | $4,450 – $6,850 | $6,250 – $8,650 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,450 | $5,650 – $8,750 | $7,950 – $11,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,800 | $6,900 – $10,600 | $9,700 – $13,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,300 | $14,800 – $20,600 |
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs is 0.95 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.61 an hour, which is 5% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 38.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.47 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.99 and $35.56 an hour. About 1,290 work in the metro. That is 40.8 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 $29.09 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.09 and $37.24 an hour. BLS counts 1,060 of them working in the area, 33.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($31.36 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $450. At the 25th percentile ($23.86) it shrinks by about $450. The total moves by 5.1% or 5.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 316,060 jobs in the Colorado Springs area. That makes it the 81st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.20% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.99 | $28.47 | $35.56 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.09 | $29.09 | $37.24 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.95 | |||||
Is Colorado Springs cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,650 to $9,450 across Colorado Springs and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +8% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +3% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Colorado Springs comes in at #143 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +8% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +3% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Colorado Springs's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −6% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $4,650 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +17% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −6% |
Planning more than one job in Colorado Springs?
Because every project leans on different trades, Colorado Springs's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −4% and kitchen backsplash −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,500 – $22,300 | −4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,700 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,450 | −5% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Colorado Springs?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,400 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $10,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Colorado Springs?
About $143 to $476 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,450, which is 8% more than Colorado Springs ($8,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $8,750. Materials are 41% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Colorado Springs?
$4,100 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Colorado Springs?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Colorado Springs area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($9,250 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.86 to $31.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,800 and premium work $9,700 to $13,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Colorado Springs
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.