Kitchen cabinets cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $457
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Atlanta area: $4,100 to $12,900 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 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$6,750 to $10,300
About $237 to $363 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,400 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,500 | $12,900 | 100% |
Where the Atlanta price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Atlanta wages are 0.85 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Atlanta is at 100.4 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,750 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.1: $500 to $1,500.
Why two Atlanta 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.
Atlanta: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Atlanta. 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
$4,100 to $7,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,750 to $10,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,400 to $12,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $4,950 | $4,350 – $6,650 | $6,050 – $8,350 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,250 | $5,550 – $8,450 | $7,750 – $10,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,600 | $6,750 – $10,300 | $9,400 – $12,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $11,600 | $10,300 – $15,700 | $14,400 – $19,800 |
Planning more than one job in Atlanta?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Atlanta wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−2%) and shower pan lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,200 – $30,900 | −2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
Atlanta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Atlanta is the priciest of the group. Macon is the cheapest at $7,600.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −6% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −7% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −11% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −9% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Atlanta ranks #165 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +3% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −8% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −6% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −7% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −11% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +9% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $4,250 – $13,400 | $8,800 | +4% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +12% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +22% |
Who does the work: Atlanta 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 Atlanta the blend is 0.85.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.37 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.71 and $28.29 an hour. About 6,380 work in the metro. That is 22.1 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 $28.20 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.51 and $37.94 an hour. BLS counts 13,430 of them working in the area, 46.5 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 $28.07 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.09 and $34.59 an hour. About 5,470 work in the metro. That is 18.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $470 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $320. That is a swing of roughly 3.8% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell has 2,889,670 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 8th 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% | $21.71 | $24.37 | $28.29 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.51 | $28.20 | $37.94 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.09 | $28.07 | $34.59 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Atlanta?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $12,900 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,750 to $10,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Atlanta?
About $143 to $457 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 Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,000, which is 6% less than Atlanta ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,500. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Atlanta?
$4,100 to $12,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 2% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $24.37 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.71 to $28.29.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Atlanta?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,600 and premium work $9,400 to $12,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Atlanta
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.