Kitchen cabinets cost in Panama City, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,400
- Per linear ft
- $137 – $437
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #231
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Panama City, plan on $3,900 to $12,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $137 to $437 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $23.87 an hour in the Panama City area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Panama City, FL, standard level
$6,450 to $9,850
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 | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,450 | $9,850 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Panama City, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,000 | $3,550 | $6,100 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $970 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,150 | $12,400 | 100% |
Why Panama City prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.87 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Panama City is 0.81 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 44% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Panama City metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.3) and land at $490 to $1,450.
What nearby projects cost in Panama City
Because every project leans on different trades, Panama City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and shower pan −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,500 | −13% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
How Panama City compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Panama City. Dothan is the lowest at about $7,600 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City, FLthis page | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | |
| Crestview, FL50 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | level |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −7% |
| Tallahassee, FL80 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −2% |
| Pensacola, FL95 miles | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL130 miles | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −2% |
| Florida (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Panama City comes in at #231 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Panama City is 2% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| 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 | +3% |
| 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% |
Cities with a workforce like Panama City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Panama City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 91,390 jobs | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +30% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | +21% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,450 – $14,500 | $9,500 | +16% |
Panama City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Panama City wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,900 to $7,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,450 to $9,850
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,000 to $12,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,350 | $5,800 – $8,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,100 | $7,400 – $10,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,300 | $6,450 – $9,850 | $9,000 – $12,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,950 – $11,200 | $9,850 – $15,000 | $13,700 – $18,900 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Panama City
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).
Panama City labor market for kitchen cabinets
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Panama City is 0.81 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.87 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.11 and $27.84 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 44.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $25.43 an hour, 16% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.90 and $29.07 an hour. About 550 work in the metro. That is 60.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.98 an hour, which is 25% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.26 and $28.46 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 56.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($21.11) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 5.9% or 4.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 90,610 jobs in the Panama City-Panama City Beach area. That makes it the 218th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.11 | $23.87 | $27.84 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.90 | $25.43 | $29.07 | $30.38 | 0.84 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $18.26 | $22.98 | $28.46 | $30.67 | 0.75 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.81 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Panama City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Panama City?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,400 in the Panama City area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,450 to $9,850. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Panama City?
About $137 to $437 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Panama City or Crestview?
Crestview is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 0% more than Panama City ($8,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Panama City?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,550 out of $8,150. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Panama City?
$3,900 to $12,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Panama City?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Panama City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Panama City expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Florida?
Panama City 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 Panama City?
The BLS median is $23.87 an hour in the Panama City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.11 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Panama City?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,300 and premium work $9,000 to $12,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Panama City
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.