Kitchen cabinets cost in South Bend, IN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $503
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #113
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in South Bend, plan on $4,150 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $147 to $503 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in South Bend, IN, standard level
$7,100 to $11,000
About $254 to $396 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,900 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in South Bend, IN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,600 | $7,850 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,050 | $14,000 | 100% |
Why South Bend prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.66 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for South Bend is 1.05 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the South Bend metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,550, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.9) and land at $460 to $1,400.
What nearby projects cost in South Bend
Because every project leans on different trades, South Bend's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs −2% and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $930 – $2,750 | −2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
South Bend 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 South Bend is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.66 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $33.69 an hour. BLS counts 500 of them working in the area, 38.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $35.65 an hour, 17% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.56 and $46.04 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 57.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.67 an hour, which is 16% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $26.07 and $46.56 an hour. BLS counts 490 of them working in the area, 37.2 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 ($33.69 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($23.63) it shrinks by about $720. The total moves by 5.4% or 8.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 131,670 jobs in the South Bend-Mishawaka area. That makes it the 165th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.63 | $29.66 | $33.69 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.56 | $35.65 | $46.04 | $30.38 | 1.17 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $26.07 | $35.67 | $46.56 | $30.67 | 1.16 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a South Bend bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in South Bend
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for South Bend 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
$4,150 to $8,050
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,100 to $11,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,000 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,150 | $4,550 – $7,050 | $6,450 – $8,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,600 | $5,800 – $9,050 | $8,250 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,050 | $7,100 – $11,000 | $10,000 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $17,000 | $15,400 – $21,500 |
Is South Bend cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Elkhart is the priciest of the group at $9,100. Niles is the cheapest at $8,450.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, INthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | |
| Elkhart, IN20 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Niles, MI30 miles | $3,950 – $12,900 | $8,450 | −7% |
| Kalamazoo, MI45 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Fort Wayne, IN70 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Grand Rapids, MI85 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Indiana (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +1% |
Across 300 US metros, South Bend comes in at #113 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, South Bend is 1% below the Indiana figure.
Other Indiana metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 225,520 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Lafayette, IN | 102,200 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like South Bend's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is South Bend against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −14% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 131,430 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −12% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | +9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in South Bend: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in South Bend?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the South Bend area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in South Bend?
About $147 to $503 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 South Bend or Elkhart?
Elkhart is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,100, which is 0% more than South Bend ($9,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in South Bend?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,600 out of $9,050. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in South Bend?
$4,150 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in South Bend?
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 South Bend area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is South Bend expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Indiana?
South Bend is 1% below 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 South Bend?
The BLS median is $29.66 an hour in the South Bend area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.63 to $33.69.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in South Bend?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,050 and premium work $10,000 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near South Bend
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.