Kitchen cabinets cost in Cape Coral, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $439
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #212
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Cape Coral, FL usually costs $3,950 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $137 to $439 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $890 less. Carpenters earn a median of $23.66 an hour in the Cape Coral area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Cape Coral, FL, standard level
$6,500 to $9,950
About $228 to $349 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $820 | $1,250 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Cape Coral, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,600 | $6,150 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $510 | $1,000 | $1,550 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,250 | $12,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Cape Coral number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.66 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Cape Coral is 0.82 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cape Coral is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 102.3: $510 to $1,550.
Planning more than one job in Cape Coral?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cape Coral wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Why two Cape Coral quotes can differ
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.
What local crews earn in Cape Coral
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 Cape Coral the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.66 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.73 and $28.72 an hour. About 2,640 work in the metro. That is 86.6 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 $27.85 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.07 and $29.49 an hour. BLS counts 2,140 of them working in the area, 70.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.85 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.60 and $31.69 an hour. About 1,950 work in the metro. That is 64.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $610 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $230. That is a swing of roughly 2.8% to 7.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers has 304,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 83rd 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% | $21.73 | $23.66 | $28.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.07 | $27.85 | $29.49 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.60 | $24.85 | $31.69 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Is Cape Coral cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Miami is the priciest of the group at $8,800. Lakeland is the cheapest at $7,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FLthis page | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | |
| Punta Gorda, FL25 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| Naples, FL45 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| North Port, FL60 miles | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL100 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Miami, FL100 miles | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | +7% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cape Coral ranks #212 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | +7% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cape Coral against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | level |
| Provo, UT | 304,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,000 | $8,500 | +3% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +6% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +13% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Cape Coral
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cape Coral. 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
$3,950 to $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,200 | $7,500 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,950 | $9,100 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,200 | $9,950 – $15,200 | $13,900 – $19,100 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Cape Coral: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Cape Coral?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,500 in the Cape Coral area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Cape Coral?
About $137 to $439 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 Cape Coral or Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,200, which is 0% less than Cape Coral ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cape Coral?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,250. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Cape Coral?
$3,950 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Cape Coral?
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 Cape Coral area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cape Coral expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Florida?
Cape Coral is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $23.66 an hour in the Cape Coral area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.73 to $28.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Cape Coral?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,350 and premium work $9,100 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Cape Coral
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.