Kitchen cabinets cost in Kahului, HI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $5,050 – $17,400
- Per linear ft
- $180 – $632
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +23%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #3
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Kahului, plan on $5,050 to $17,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $180 to $632 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 23% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, 36% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Kahului, HI, standard level
$8,750 to $13,700
About $315 to $496 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,650 | $4,750 |
| Labor | $4,250 | $7,650 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,300 |
| Total | $8,750 | $13,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Kahului, HI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,800 | $4,200 | $5,600 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,700 | $5,950 | $10,200 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 10% |
| Total | $5,050 | $11,200 | $17,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Kahului number
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, Kahului wages are 1.36 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kahului metro is 111.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $4,200, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $550 to $1,650.
Planning more than one job in Kahului?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kahului's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +22% and kitchen backsplash +14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $21,500 – $36,600 | +16% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $430 – $1,150 | +21% |
| Front door | 1 door | $630 – $2,900 | +18% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,700 – $28,400 | +22% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,200 | +15% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,700 | +14% |
Kahului: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kahului 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
$5,050 to $10,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,750 to $13,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$12,500 to $17,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,400 | $5,600 – $8,750 | $7,950 – $11,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $5,050 – $10,000 | $8,750 – $13,700 | $12,500 – $17,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,750 – $15,400 | $13,500 – $21,200 | $19,200 – $26,900 |
Is Kahului cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Kahului. Santa Cruz is the lowest at about $10,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 2350 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HIthis page | $5,050 – $17,400 | $11,200 | |
| Honolulu, HI110 miles | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 | +7% |
| Santa Rosa, CA2340 miles | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 | −5% |
| Santa Cruz, CA2350 miles | $4,750 – $16,300 | $10,500 | −6% |
| San Francisco, CA2355 miles | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +3% |
| Napa, CA2370 miles | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | −5% |
| Hawaii (statewide) | $5,100 – $17,700 | $11,400 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −19% |
Across 300 US metros, Kahului comes in at #3 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Kahului is 2% below the Hawaii figure.
Other Hawaii metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | 446,380 jobs | $5,250 – $18,700 | $12,000 | +7% |
Cities with a workforce like Kahului's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kahului against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −28% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −19% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −28% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −29% |
Kahului 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 Kahului is 1.36 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $39.47 an hour, which is 36% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $30.77 and $48.89 an hour. BLS counts 700 of them working in the area, 94.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $47.34 an hour, 56% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.05 and $57.68 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 42.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.31 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $50.02 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 42.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($48.89 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,150. At the 25th percentile ($30.77) it shrinks by about $1,050. The total moves by 10.1% or 9.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 73,750 jobs in the Kahului-Wailuku area. That makes it the 250th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $30.77 | $39.47 | $48.89 | $29.12 | 1.36 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.05 | $47.34 | $57.68 | $30.38 | 1.56 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.92 | $37.31 | $50.02 | $30.67 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.36 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Kahului
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Kahului: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Kahului?
For 25 linear ft, expect $5,050 to $17,400 in the Kahului area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,750 to $13,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Kahului?
About $180 to $632 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $550 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Kahului or Honolulu?
Honolulu is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $12,000, which is 7% more than Kahului ($11,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kahului?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,950 out of $11,200. Materials are 37% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Kahului?
$5,050 to $17,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Kahului?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $550 to $1,650 for fees in the Kahului area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kahului expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Hawaii?
Kahului is 2% below the Hawaii statewide estimate ($11,400 at the midpoint). We cover 2 metros in Hawaii; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kahului?
The BLS median is $39.47 an hour in the Kahului area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $30.77 to $48.89.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Kahului?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $5,050 to $10,000 and premium work $12,500 to $17,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Kahului
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.