Kitchen cabinets cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,500
- Per linear ft
- $144 – $481
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #135
- 1 = most expensive
Fort Collins homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $13,500 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $144 to $481 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fort Collins is 3% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $28.04 an hour in the Fort Collins area, 4% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$6,950 to $10,700
About $245 to $380 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,200 | $7,200 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,800 | $13,500 | 100% |
Where the Fort Collins 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 $28.04 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Fort Collins is 0.96 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 48% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Collins 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 (101.1) and land at $510 to $1,500.
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 Fort Collins is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $28.04 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.36 and $30.74 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 30.1 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 $29.52 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $36.33 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 49.0 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 $29.14 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.26 and $36.75 an hour. BLS counts 800 of them working in the area, 47.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.74 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $320. At the 25th percentile ($23.36) it shrinks by about $560. The total moves by 3.7% or 6.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 169,430 jobs in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. That makes it the 138th 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% | $23.36 | $28.04 | $30.74 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.52 | $29.52 | $36.33 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.26 | $29.14 | $36.75 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Fort Collins: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Collins 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 $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,950 to $10,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,750 to $13,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,500 | $5,700 – $8,800 | $8,050 – $11,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,400 | $15,000 – $20,800 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Fort Collins
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.
Related projects, priced for Fort Collins
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Collins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs −1% and front door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $920 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $300 – $1,500 | −1% |
Is Fort Collins cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Fort Collins. Cheyenne is the lowest at about $8,700 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −1% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $4,350 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,250 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Collins comes in at #135 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Fort Collins is 4% 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 | +7% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $9,000 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $4,100 – $13,500 | $8,800 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Collins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $3,950 – $12,400 | $8,200 | −7% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +4% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −14% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Fort Collins?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,500 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Fort Collins?
About $144 to $481 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,000, which is 2% more than Fort Collins ($8,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,200 out of $8,800. Materials are 41% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Fort Collins?
$4,100 to $13,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Fort Collins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,500 for fees in the Fort Collins area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 4% 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 Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $28.04 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.36 to $30.74.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Fort Collins?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,900 and premium work $9,750 to $13,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Fort Collins
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.