Kitchen cabinets cost in Boise, ID
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $450
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #188
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Boise, ID usually costs $3,950 to $12,700 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $139 to $450 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $780 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Boise, ID, standard level
$6,600 to $10,100
About $232 to $357 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,850 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Boise, ID
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,500 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,350 | $12,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Boise number
Labor is 45% 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 Boise the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Boise is at 96.2 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 98.4: $490 to $1,500.
What nearby projects cost in Boise
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Boise wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Why two Boise quotes can differ
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.
How Boise compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Boise. Logan is the lowest at about $8,250 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 235 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, IDthis page | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID190 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
| Logan, UT235 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Salt Lake City, UT235 miles | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +7% |
| Bend, OR250 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +18% |
| Ogden, UT255 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Idaho (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Boise ranks #188 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Boise is 0% below the Idaho figure.
Elsewhere in Idaho
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Boise against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +9% |
What local crews earn in Boise
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 Boise the blend is 0.86.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.45 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.63 and $30.30 an hour. About 4,080 work in the metro. That is 104.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.62 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.58 and $39.44 an hour. BLS counts 2,510 of them working in the area, 64.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.38 an hour, 11% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $35.89 an hour. About 1,760 work in the metro. That is 44.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $340. That is a swing of roughly 4.1% to 8.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Boise City has 391,790 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 67th 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% | $21.63 | $24.45 | $30.30 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.58 | $29.62 | $39.44 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.40 | $27.38 | $35.89 | $30.67 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Boise
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Boise. 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
$3,950 to $7,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,200 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,550 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,450 | $6,600 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,400 | $10,100 – $15,400 | $14,100 – $19,500 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Boise: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Boise?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,700 in the Boise area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Boise?
About $139 to $450 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Boise or Idaho Falls?
Idaho Falls is 190 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 0% more than Boise ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Boise?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,350. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Boise?
$3,950 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Boise?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,500 for fees in the Boise area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Boise expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Idaho?
Boise is 0% below the Idaho statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Idaho; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Boise?
The BLS median is $24.45 an hour in the Boise area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.63 to $30.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Boise?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,450 and premium work $9,200 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Boise
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.