Kitchen cabinets cost in Bloomington, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,100
- Per linear ft
- $148 – $509
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #94
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Bloomington area: $4,150 to $14,100 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $29.50 an hour in the Bloomington area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bloomington, IN, standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $256 to $400 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,000 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bloomington, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,650 | $8,000 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,150 | $14,100 | 100% |
Where the Bloomington price comes from
Labor is 51% 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 Bloomington the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bloomington is at 94.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.1: $480 to $1,450.
Specs and site conditions that change a Bloomington bid
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.
Who does the work: Bloomington 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 Bloomington the blend is 1.07.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.82 and $35.36 an hour. About 270 work in the metro. That is 36.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.57 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $44.46 an hour. BLS counts 210 of them working in the area, 28.7 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 $46.63 an hour, 52% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.76 and $47.47 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 43.7 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 $680. That is a swing of roughly 7.5% to 7.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bloomington has 73,240 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 251st 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% | $23.82 | $29.50 | $35.36 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.25 | $31.57 | $44.46 | $30.38 | 1.04 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.76 | $46.63 | $47.47 | $30.67 | 1.52 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
How Bloomington compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $8,750 to $9,250 across Bloomington and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, INthis page | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | |
| Terre Haute, IN40 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Indianapolis, IN50 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −4% |
| Lafayette, IN90 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bloomington ranks #94 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bloomington is 0% above the Indiana figure.
Elsewhere in Indiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −2% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +1% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | 73,750 jobs | $5,050 – $17,400 | $11,200 | +23% |
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −13% |
| Rapid City, SD | 73,820 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −12% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 72,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,700 | −5% |
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
$4,150 to $8,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,250 | $4,600 – $7,150 | $6,500 – $9,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,700 | $5,900 – $9,150 | $8,350 – $11,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,200 – $14,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,200 | $15,600 – $21,800 |
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 backsplash lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,900 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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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 $4,150 to $14,100 in the Bloomington area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $11,100. 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 $148 to $509 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 Bloomington or Terre Haute?
Terre Haute is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,050, which is 1% less than Bloomington ($9,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bloomington?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $9,150. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bloomington?
$4,150 to $14,100. 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 $480 to $1,450 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 Indiana?
Bloomington is 0% above the Indiana statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Indiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bloomington?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Bloomington area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.82 to $35.36.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bloomington?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,150 and premium work $10,200 to $14,100. 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.