Kitchen cabinets cost in Dalton, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,750 – $11,600
- Per linear ft
- $133 – $411
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #287
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Dalton, plan on $3,750 to $11,600 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $133 to $411 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, 29% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Dalton, GA, standard level
$6,100 to $9,250
About $216 to $328 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 41% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,300 | $4,100 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,100 | $9,250 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Dalton, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 47% |
| Labor | $910 | $3,200 | $5,450 | 41% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 12% |
| Total | $3,750 | $7,700 | $11,600 | 100% |
Where the Dalton price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $20.55 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Dalton is 0.73 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 41% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dalton 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 (89.8) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Planning more than one job in Dalton?
Because every project leans on different trades, Dalton'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 | $17,200 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $300 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −10% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $770 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Dalton against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Dalton. Gainesville comes closest at about $8,000.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GAthis page | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | |
| Chattanooga, TN35 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +9% |
| Gainesville, GA70 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +4% |
| Atlanta, GA80 miles | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | +10% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +7% |
| Huntsville, AL105 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +6% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +8% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +19% |
Across 300 US metros, Dalton comes in at #287 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Dalton is 7% 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 | +10% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +13% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +4% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | +1% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | +4% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Dalton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dalton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,100 | +32% |
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +18% |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 65,460 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | +7% |
| Muskegon, MI | 62,340 jobs | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Dalton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dalton 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
$3,750 to $6,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,100 to $9,250
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,500 to $11,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,450 – $4,450 | $3,950 – $6,000 | $5,500 – $7,500 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,100 – $5,700 | $5,050 – $7,650 | $7,000 – $9,550 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,750 – $6,900 | $6,100 – $9,250 | $8,500 – $11,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,750 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,200 | $13,000 – $17,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Dalton bid
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.
Dalton 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 Dalton is 0.73 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $20.55 an hour, which is 29% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $15.16 and $22.17 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 6.1 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 $27.34 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.99 and $33.74 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 27.6 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 $22.77 an hour, which is 26% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $29.23 an hour. BLS counts 90 of them working in the area, 13.8 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 ($22.17 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $190. At the 25th percentile ($15.16) it shrinks by about $650. The total moves by 2.5% or 8.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 65,300 jobs in the Dalton area. That makes it the 276th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $15.16 | $20.55 | $22.17 | $29.12 | 0.71 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.99 | $27.34 | $33.74 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $18.51 | $22.77 | $29.23 | $30.67 | 0.74 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.73 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Dalton: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Dalton?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,750 to $11,600 in the Dalton area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,100 to $9,250. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Dalton?
About $133 to $411 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 Dalton or Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 9% more than Dalton ($7,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dalton?
About 41% at the midpoint, or $3,200 out of $7,700. Materials are 47% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Dalton?
$3,750 to $11,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Dalton?
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 Dalton area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dalton expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Dalton is 7% 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 Dalton?
The BLS median is $20.55 an hour in the Dalton area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $15.16 to $22.17.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Dalton?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,750 to $6,900 and premium work $8,500 to $11,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Dalton
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.