Kitchen cabinets cost in Bloomington, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,350 – $15,400
- Per linear ft
- $156 – $561
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #39
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Bloomington, IL usually costs $4,350 to $15,400 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $156 to $561 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $770 more. Carpenters earn a median of $36.28 an hour in the Bloomington area, 25% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bloomington, IL, standard level
$7,700 to $12,100
About $277 to $439 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $7,000 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,700 | $12,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bloomington, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,550 | $5,450 | $9,350 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 9% |
| Total | $4,350 | $9,900 | $15,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Bloomington number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $36.28 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bloomington is 1.24 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bloomington is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.5: $470 to $1,400.
Why two Bloomington 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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Bloomington
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bloomington. 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
$4,350 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,700 to $12,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,000 to $15,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,800 – $5,600 | $4,900 – $7,700 | $7,000 – $9,800 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,600 – $7,200 | $6,300 – $9,900 | $9,000 – $12,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,350 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,100 | $11,000 – $15,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,700 – $13,600 | $11,800 – $18,700 | $17,000 – $23,800 |
Planning more than one job in Bloomington?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bloomington wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+9%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−1%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $980 | +4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $550 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,900 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +5% |
Bloomington against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $11,100. Lafayette is the cheapest at $9,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, ILthis page | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | |
| Champaign, IL35 miles | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −2% |
| Peoria, IL40 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | level |
| Springfield, IL65 miles | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN95 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −8% |
| Chicago, IL100 miles | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +12% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +10% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bloomington ranks #39 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bloomington is 9% below the Illinois figure.
Elsewhere in Illinois
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | level |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | level |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −2% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bloomington against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −18% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −20% |
| Medford, OR | 89,060 jobs | $4,450 – $14,500 | $9,500 | −4% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | −18% |
What local crews earn in Bloomington
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 Bloomington the blend is 1.24.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $36.28 an hour, 25% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.00 and $44.69 an hour. About 170 work in the metro. That is 19.3 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 $38.19 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.47 and $46.30 an hour. BLS counts 330 of them working in the area, 37.5 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 $37.36 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.14 and $47.25 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 20.4 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 $1,000 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,000. That is a swing of roughly 10.1% to 10.2% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bloomington has 88,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 222nd 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% | $28.00 | $36.28 | $44.69 | $29.12 | 1.25 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.47 | $38.19 | $46.30 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.14 | $37.36 | $47.25 | $30.67 | 1.22 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.24 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Bloomington: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Bloomington?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,350 to $15,400 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,700 to $12,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Bloomington?
About $156 to $561 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Bloomington or Champaign?
Champaign is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,650, which is 2% less than Bloomington ($9,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $5,450 out of $9,900. Materials are 36% and permits 9%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bloomington?
$4,350 to $15,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Bloomington?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Bloomington area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bloomington expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Illinois?
Bloomington is 9% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($10,800 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $36.28 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.00 to $44.69.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bloomington?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,350 to $8,800 and premium work $11,000 to $15,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Bloomington
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.