Kitchen cabinets cost in Columbus, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,800 – $11,800
- Per linear ft
- $134 – $418
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −15%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #285
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Columbus, plan on $3,800 to $11,800 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $134 to $418 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $21.67 an hour in the Columbus area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Columbus, GA, standard level
$6,200 to $9,400
About $219 to $332 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,350 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,200 | $9,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Columbus, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 46% |
| Labor | $940 | $3,300 | $5,600 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $890 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,800 | $7,800 | $11,800 | 100% |
Where the Columbus 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, Columbus wages are 0.75 times the national level. Labor makes up about 42% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Columbus metro is 96.3 (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 (89.3) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Columbus: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Columbus 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
$3,800 to $7,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,200 to $9,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,600 to $11,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,500 | $4,000 – $6,050 | $5,550 – $7,600 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,750 | $5,100 – $7,700 | $7,050 – $9,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,000 | $6,200 – $9,400 | $8,600 – $11,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,800 – $10,700 | $9,450 – $14,400 | $13,100 – $18,000 |
Columbus 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 Columbus is 0.75 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $21.67 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.12 and $23.33 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 12.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.39 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.59 and $29.96 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 41.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.79 an hour, which is 26% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $20.58 and $29.28 an hour. BLS counts 200 of them working in the area, 17.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($23.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($18.12) it shrinks by about $430. The total moves by 2.6% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 116,380 jobs in the Columbus area. That makes it the 187th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.12 | $21.67 | $23.33 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $19.59 | $24.39 | $29.96 | $30.38 | 0.80 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $20.58 | $22.79 | $29.28 | $30.67 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Columbus
Because every project leans on different trades, Columbus's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −7% and shower pan −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $850 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,150 – $20,500 | −12% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Columbus
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.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Is Columbus cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $7,400 to $8,100 across Columbus and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GAthis page | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | |
| Auburn, AL40 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | +2% |
| Warner Robins, GA65 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +4% |
| Albany, GA70 miles | $3,700 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −5% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −2% |
| Dothan, AL90 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +17% |
Across 300 US metros, Columbus comes in at #285 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Columbus is 6% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +12% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | +1% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Columbus's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Columbus against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $3,750 – $11,800 | $7,800 | level |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $3,900 – $12,800 | $8,350 | +7% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +16% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −1% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Columbus: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Columbus?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,800 to $11,800 in the Columbus area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,200 to $9,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Columbus?
About $134 to $418 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Columbus or Auburn?
Auburn is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 2% more than Columbus ($7,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Columbus?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,300 out of $7,800. Materials are 46% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Columbus?
$3,800 to $11,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Columbus?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Columbus area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Columbus expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Columbus is 6% below 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 Columbus?
The BLS median is $21.67 an hour in the Columbus area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.12 to $23.33.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Columbus?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,800 to $7,000 and premium work $8,600 to $11,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Columbus
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.