Kitchen cabinets cost in Palm Bay, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,400
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $438
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #222
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Palm Bay area: $3,950 to $12,400 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 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.97 an hour in the Palm Bay area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Palm Bay, FL, standard level
$6,500 to $9,900
About $227 to $347 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,550 | $4,600 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Palm Bay, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,600 | $6,150 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,200 | $12,400 | 100% |
Why Palm Bay prices look the way they do
Labor is 44% 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 Palm Bay the blended ratio comes out at 0.82.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Palm Bay 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 100.0: $500 to $1,500.
Palm Bay: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Palm Bay. 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 $9,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,050 to $12,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,900 | $9,050 – $12,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,200 | $9,900 – $15,100 | $13,800 – $19,000 |
Why two Palm Bay quotes can differ
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.
Palm Bay against nearby metros and the rest of Florida
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 $8,250 across Palm Bay and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FLthis page | $3,950 – $12,400 | $8,200 | |
| Orlando, FL40 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
| Sebastian, FL40 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Lakeland, FL65 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −3% |
| Deltona, FL70 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL75 miles | $3,950 – $12,400 | $8,200 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Palm Bay ranks #222 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Palm Bay is 2% 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 | +8% |
| 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 | +1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +2% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +3% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Palm Bay against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +8% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $4,450 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +19% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +7% |
Who does the work: Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay the blend is 0.82.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.97 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.83 an hour. About 680 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 $28.10 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.54 and $29.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,220 of them working in the area, 49.8 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 $28.74 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.97 and $30.43 an hour. About 940 work in the metro. That is 38.3 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 $580 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $470. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 7.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville has 245,170 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 104th 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% | $19.09 | $22.97 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.54 | $28.10 | $29.95 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.97 | $28.74 | $30.43 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Palm Bay
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Palm Bay wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and storm door lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Palm Bay: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Palm Bay?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,400 in the Palm Bay area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Palm Bay?
About $137 to $438 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Palm Bay or Orlando?
Orlando is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,250, which is 1% more than Palm Bay ($8,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Palm Bay?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,200. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Palm Bay?
$3,950 to $12,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Palm Bay?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Palm Bay area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Palm Bay expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Florida?
Palm Bay is 2% 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 Palm Bay?
The BLS median is $22.97 an hour in the Palm Bay area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.09 to $27.83.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Palm Bay?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,350 and premium work $9,050 to $12,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Palm Bay
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.