Kitchen cabinets cost in Bridgeport, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $14,600
- Per linear ft
- $152 – $520
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Bridgeport area: $4,300 to $14,600 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 4% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $30.39 an hour in the Bridgeport area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bridgeport, CT, standard level
$7,400 to $11,500
About $262 to $410 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $3,400 | $6,100 |
| Permits and fees | $850 | $1,300 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,500 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bridgeport, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,750 | $8,150 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $530 | $1,050 | $1,600 | 11% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,450 | $14,600 | 100% |
Where the Bridgeport 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 $30.39 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bridgeport is 1.09 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bridgeport is at 97.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,650 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 106.9: $530 to $1,600.
Who does the work: Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport the blend is 1.09.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.39 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.19 and $37.89 an hour. About 1,100 work in the metro. That is 27.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $38.25 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.16 and $49.33 an hour. BLS counts 1,630 of them working in the area, 40.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $38.32 an hour, 25% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.22 and $46.99 an hour. About 1,000 work in the metro. That is 24.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $380. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 9.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury has 404,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 63rd 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% | $27.19 | $30.39 | $37.89 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.16 | $38.25 | $49.33 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.22 | $38.32 | $46.99 | $30.67 | 1.25 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.09 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Bridgeport
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.
Planning more than one job in Bridgeport?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bridgeport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+12%) and front door lowest (level); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,800 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,100 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,100 | +12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Bridgeport
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bridgeport. 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
$4,300 to $8,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,400 to $11,500
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,500 to $14,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,800 – $5,450 | $4,800 – $7,450 | $6,750 – $9,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,950 | $6,100 – $9,500 | $8,650 – $12,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,300 – $8,450 | $7,400 – $11,500 | $10,500 – $14,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,600 – $12,900 | $11,300 – $17,700 | $16,100 – $22,400 |
Is Bridgeport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Bridgeport. Waterbury is the lowest at about $9,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 25 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CTthis page | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | |
| Waterbury, CT25 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Poughkeepsie, NY40 miles | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | +4% |
| New York, NY40 miles | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +12% |
| Hartford, CT55 miles | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | level |
| Connecticut (statewide) | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bridgeport ranks #63 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bridgeport is 0% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | level |
| New Haven, CT | 281,410 jobs | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bridgeport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 404,700 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,900 | −6% |
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −6% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −14% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Bridgeport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Bridgeport?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $14,600 in the Bridgeport area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $11,500. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Bridgeport?
About $152 to $520 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 Bridgeport or Waterbury?
Waterbury is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 2% less than Bridgeport ($9,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bridgeport?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $9,450. Materials are 39% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bridgeport?
$4,300 to $14,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Bridgeport?
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 Bridgeport area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bridgeport expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Bridgeport is 0% above the Connecticut statewide estimate ($9,450 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Connecticut; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $30.39 an hour in the Bridgeport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.19 to $37.89.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bridgeport?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,450 and premium work $10,500 to $14,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Bridgeport
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.