Kitchen cabinets cost in Gainesville, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,300
- Per linear ft
- $136 – $433
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #243
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Gainesville area: $3,900 to $12,300 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 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.09 an hour in the Gainesville area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Gainesville, FL, standard level
$6,400 to $9,750
About $226 to $344 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Gainesville, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,500 | $6,050 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,100 | $12,300 | 100% |
Why Gainesville prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% 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 Gainesville the blended ratio comes out at 0.80.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gainesville 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 96.7: $480 to $1,450.
Cost by quality level and size in Gainesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gainesville. 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
$3,900 to $7,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,400 to $9,750
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,950 to $12,300
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $7,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,050 | $7,350 – $10,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,250 | $6,400 – $9,750 | $8,950 – $12,300 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,100 | $9,800 – $14,900 | $13,700 – $18,800 |
Who does the work: Gainesville 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 Gainesville the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.09 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.94 and $27.90 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 25.5 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 $26.77 an hour, which is 12% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.22 and $29.52 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 42.6 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 $24.81 an hour, 19% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $19.00 and $28.41 an hour. About 490 work in the metro. That is 32.1 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 $580 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $260. That is a swing of roughly 3.2% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gainesville has 152,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 154th 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% | $20.94 | $23.09 | $27.90 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.22 | $26.77 | $29.52 | $30.38 | 0.88 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $19.00 | $24.81 | $28.41 | $30.67 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
How Gainesville compares
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 $7,950 to $8,350 across Gainesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FLthis page | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | |
| Ocala, FL40 miles | $3,850 – $12,000 | $7,950 | −2% |
| Jacksonville, FL75 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Deltona, FL90 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −1% |
| Tampa, FL90 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Orlando, FL105 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gainesville ranks #243 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gainesville is 3% 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 | +9% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +3% |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +3% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +4% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −2% |
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −1% |
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Gainesville bid
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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Related projects, priced for Gainesville
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gainesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $790 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Gainesville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,300 in the Gainesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 to $9,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Gainesville?
About $136 to $433 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Gainesville or Ocala?
Ocala is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 2% less than Gainesville ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,500 out of $8,100. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Gainesville?
$3,900 to $12,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Gainesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Gainesville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Florida?
Gainesville is 3% 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 Gainesville?
The BLS median is $23.09 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.94 to $27.90.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Gainesville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,250 and premium work $8,950 to $12,300. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Gainesville
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.