Kitchen cabinets cost in Hartford, CT
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $14,700
- Per linear ft
- $152 – $524
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #60
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Hartford, CT usually costs $4,300 to $14,700 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $152 to $524 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $360 more. Carpenters earn a median of $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, 7% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Hartford, CT, standard level
$7,400 to $11,600
About $264 to $413 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,150 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $6,200 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $7,400 | $11,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Hartford, CT
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,800 | $8,250 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 11% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,500 | $14,700 | 100% |
Why Hartford prices look the way they do
Labor is 51% of the midpoint bill here, against 48% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), electricians (10%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Hartford the blended ratio comes out at 1.10.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Hartford 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 102.7: $510 to $1,550.
What nearby projects cost in Hartford
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Hartford wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+9%) 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 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $970 | +2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,800 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Is Hartford cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Hartford. Waterbury is the lowest at about $9,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CTthis page | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | |
| Norwich, CT25 miles | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
| Waterbury, CT30 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −2% |
| Springfield, MA30 miles | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +7% |
| New Haven, CT30 miles | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA45 miles | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +1% |
| 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, Hartford ranks #60 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Hartford is 0% above the Connecticut figure.
Elsewhere in Connecticut
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 404,180 jobs | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | 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 Hartford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −13% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −7% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | −11% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −1% |
What local crews earn in Hartford
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 Hartford the blend is 1.10.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $31.14 an hour, 7% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.29 and $40.07 an hour. About 1,660 work in the metro. That is 27.7 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 $37.34 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.18 and $45.20 an hour. BLS counts 2,870 of them working in the area, 47.9 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 $37.11 an hour, 21% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.16 and $44.86 an hour. About 1,850 work in the metro. That is 30.8 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $340. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 11.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford has 599,770 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 47th 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% | $28.29 | $31.14 | $40.07 | $29.12 | 1.07 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.18 | $37.34 | $45.20 | $30.38 | 1.23 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.16 | $37.11 | $44.86 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Hartford
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).
Hartford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Hartford. 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 $11,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,500 to $14,700
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 – $11,600 | $10,500 – $14,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,600 – $13,000 | $11,400 – $17,700 | $16,200 – $22,500 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Hartford: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Hartford?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $14,700 in the Hartford area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,400 to $11,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Hartford?
About $152 to $524 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $510 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Hartford or Norwich?
Norwich is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,400, which is 1% less than Hartford ($9,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Hartford?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,800 out of $9,500. Materials are 38% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Hartford?
$4,300 to $14,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Hartford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $510 to $1,550 for fees in the Hartford area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Hartford expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Connecticut?
Hartford 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 Hartford?
The BLS median is $31.14 an hour in the Hartford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.29 to $40.07.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Hartford?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,450 and premium work $10,500 to $14,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Hartford
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.