Kitchen cabinets cost in Gainesville, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,100
- Per linear ft
- $135 – $428
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #257
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Gainesville, GA usually costs $3,850 to $12,100 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $135 to $428 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $1,100 less. Carpenters earn a median of $22.24 an hour in the Gainesville area, 24% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Gainesville, GA, standard level
$6,350 to $9,650
About $223 to $340 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,450 | $4,400 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,650 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Gainesville, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $980 | $3,450 | $5,900 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,000 | $12,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Gainesville number
Labor is 43% 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 Gainesville the blended ratio comes out at 0.78.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Gainesville is at 96.3 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 96.8: $480 to $1,450.
Is Gainesville 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 $7,600 to $8,500 across Gainesville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GAthis page | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | |
| Athens, GA45 miles | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −2% |
| Atlanta, GA50 miles | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | +6% |
| Dalton, GA70 miles | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −4% |
| Greenville, SC85 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +2% |
| Macon, GA100 miles | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Gainesville ranks #257 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Gainesville is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $4,100 – $12,900 | $8,500 | +6% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | level |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −5% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gainesville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +14% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +2% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +21% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | +2% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Gainesville
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.
What local crews earn in Gainesville
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 Gainesville the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.24 an hour, 24% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.85 and $26.44 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 17.3 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 $28.04 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.78 and $30.05 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 29.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $24.60 an hour, 20% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $29.99 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 20.2 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 $500 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $410. That is a swing of roughly 5.1% to 6.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Gainesville has 103,870 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 198th 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% | $18.85 | $22.24 | $26.44 | $29.12 | 0.76 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.78 | $28.04 | $30.05 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.94 | $24.60 | $29.99 | $30.67 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Gainesville
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Gainesville. 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
$3,850 to $7,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,650
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,850 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,750 – $7,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,900 | $5,250 – $7,950 | $7,300 – $10,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,200 | $6,350 – $9,650 | $8,850 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,000 | $9,700 – $14,800 | $13,500 – $18,600 |
Planning more than one job in Gainesville?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Gainesville wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Gainesville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Gainesville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,100 in the Gainesville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,650. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Gainesville?
About $135 to $428 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Gainesville or Athens?
Athens is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,850, which is 2% less than Gainesville ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gainesville?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,450 out of $8,000. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Gainesville?
$3,850 to $12,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Gainesville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Gainesville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gainesville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Gainesville is 4% 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 Gainesville?
The BLS median is $22.24 an hour in the Gainesville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.85 to $26.44.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Gainesville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,200 and premium work $8,850 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Gainesville
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.