Kitchen cabinets cost in Champaign, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $15,000
- Per linear ft
- $153 – $545
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #51
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Champaign area: $4,300 to $15,000 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, 11% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Champaign, IL, standard level
$7,500 to $11,800
About $271 to $428 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $6,700 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,500 | $11,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Champaign, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 36% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $5,200 | $8,950 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,650 | $15,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Champaign number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $32.20 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Champaign is 1.19 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Champaign 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 92.7: $460 to $1,400.
Who does the work: Champaign trade wages
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 Champaign the blend is 1.19.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $32.20 an hour, 11% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.37 and $42.23 an hour. About 310 work in the metro. That is 29.4 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 $48.23 an hour, which is 59% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $31.23 and $50.82 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 38.9 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 $45.93 an hour, 50% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.69 and $54.26 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 37.0 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 $1,200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $940. That is a swing of roughly 9.7% to 12.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Champaign-Urbana has 105,500 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 196th 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% | $24.37 | $32.20 | $42.23 | $29.12 | 1.11 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $31.23 | $48.23 | $50.82 | $30.38 | 1.59 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $31.69 | $45.93 | $54.26 | $30.67 | 1.50 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
How Champaign compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Champaign. Terre Haute is the lowest at about $9,050 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, ILthis page | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | |
| Bloomington, IL35 miles | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | +2% |
| Lafayette, IN70 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −6% |
| Peoria, IL75 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +3% |
| Terre Haute, IN75 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −6% |
| Springfield, IL80 miles | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +5% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +12% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −6% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Champaign ranks #51 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Champaign is 11% 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 | +15% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +3% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +3% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +5% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Champaign against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −11% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −5% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −12% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −17% |
Planning more than one job in Champaign?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Champaign wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+17%) and front door lowest (−2%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $950 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,450 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,400 – $26,700 | +15% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Champaign: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Champaign. 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
$4,300 to $8,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,500 to $11,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,700 to $15,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,500 | $4,800 – $7,550 | $6,850 – $9,550 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,550 – $7,050 | $6,150 – $9,650 | $8,800 – $12,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,300 – $8,600 | $7,500 – $11,800 | $10,700 – $15,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,600 – $13,200 | $11,600 – $18,200 | $16,600 – $23,200 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Champaign
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).
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Kitchen cabinets in Champaign: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Champaign?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $15,000 in the Champaign area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,500 to $11,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Champaign?
About $153 to $545 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Champaign or Bloomington?
Bloomington is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,900, which is 2% more than Champaign ($9,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Champaign?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $5,200 out of $9,650. Materials are 36% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Champaign?
$4,300 to $15,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Champaign?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Champaign area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Champaign expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Illinois?
Champaign is 11% 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 Champaign?
The BLS median is $32.20 an hour in the Champaign area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.37 to $42.23.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Champaign?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,600 and premium work $10,700 to $15,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Champaign
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.