Kitchen cabinets cost in Savannah, 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 – $427
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #264
- 1 = most expensive
Savannah homeowners pay roughly $3,850 to $12,100 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $135 to $427 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Savannah is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Savannah, GA, standard level
$6,350 to $9,600
About $223 to $339 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 | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,350 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 45% |
| Labor | $980 | $3,400 | $5,850 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,000 | $12,100 | 100% |
Where the Savannah 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, Savannah wages are 0.78 times the national level. Labor makes up about 43% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Savannah 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 (95.2) and land at $480 to $1,450.
What nearby projects cost in Savannah
Because every project leans on different trades, Savannah's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and storm door −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $420 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Why two Savannah quotes can differ
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).
Savannah: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Savannah 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
$3,850 to $7,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,350 to $9,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,800 to $12,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,650 | $4,100 – $6,250 | $5,700 – $7,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,900 | $5,200 – $7,950 | $7,250 – $9,950 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,150 | $6,350 – $9,600 | $8,800 – $12,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $10,900 | $9,650 – $14,700 | $13,500 – $18,500 |
Is Savannah cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Augusta is the priciest of the group at $8,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | +3% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +9% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | +2% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +14% |
Across 300 US metros, Savannah comes in at #264 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Savannah is 4% 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 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +9% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $3,800 – $11,800 | $7,800 | −2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | level |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $3,800 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −1% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Savannah's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +15% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $4,650 – $15,800 | $10,200 | +28% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $4,700 – $15,900 | $10,300 | +29% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | level |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Savannah is 0.78 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $21.59 an hour, which is 26% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.34 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 16.6 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 $28.09 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $31.63 an hour. About 650 work in the metro. That is 32.8 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 $29.10 an hour, which is 5% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $35.23 an hour. BLS counts 380 of them working in the area, 19.2 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 ($26.34 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $570. At the 25th percentile ($18.51) it shrinks by about $370. The total moves by 7.2% or 4.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 198,360 jobs in the Savannah area. That makes it the 116th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.84 | $28.09 | $31.63 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.04 | $29.10 | $35.23 | $30.67 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Savannah?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,100 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,350 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Savannah?
About $135 to $427 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 Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,200, which is 3% more than Savannah ($8,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $3,400 out of $8,000. Materials are 45% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Savannah?
$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 Savannah?
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 Savannah area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah 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 Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $26.34.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Savannah?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,150 and premium work $8,800 to $12,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Savannah
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.