Kitchen cabinets cost in Iowa
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $13,200
- Per linear ft
- $142 – $475
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 7
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Iowa? Plan on $4,000 to $13,200 for 25 linear ft. Wages (0.96x the US blend), materials (price index 93.7) and permit costs (87.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 6%.
Inside Iowa, the metros we cover range from $8,150 (Iowa City) to $8,950 (Davenport) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Iowa (statewide), standard level
$6,750 to $10,400
About $242 to $375 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,000 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,750 | $10,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Iowa
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,200 | $7,200 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 10% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,600 | $13,200 | 100% |
Wages behind the Iowa number
Iowa's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.96 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.75 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.91 and $31.69 an hour. About 5,770 work in the state. That is 37.0 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 $29.26 an hour, which is 4% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $38.45 an hour. BLS counts 10,310 of them working in the state, 66.1 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 $30.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.95 and $41.02 an hour. About 5,730 work in the state. That is 36.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($31.69 an hour) would add about $470 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.91) would take off about $580. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,559,240 jobs across Iowa (May 2025), which is 1.0% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.91 | $27.75 | $31.69 | $29.12 | 0.95 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.31 | $29.26 | $38.45 | $30.38 | 0.96 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.95 | $30.72 | $41.02 | $30.67 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
If you are planning more than one job in Iowa
Each project weights the trades differently, so Iowa's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, shower pan is −4% and kitchen remodel −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,200 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,650 | −4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −5% |
Why two Iowa 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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Iowa against its neighbors
Iowa ranks 34 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. Iowa sits at $8,600. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 190 miles away | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −5% |
| Missouri | 220 miles away | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Wisconsin | 230 miles away | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +6% |
| Minnesota | 240 miles away | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +13% |
| Illinois | 240 miles away | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +26% |
Which Iowa city is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
4 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,600, and the top-to-bottom gap is 10%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Des Moines, IA | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +4% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +2% |
| Dubuque, IA | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | +1% |
| Waterloo, IA | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −1% |
| Sioux City, IA | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,250 | −4% |
| Iowa City, IA | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −5% |
Basic, standard or premium: Iowa prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,000 to $7,650
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,750 to $10,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,500 to $13,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,900 | $4,350 – $6,700 | $6,100 – $8,450 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,300 | $5,550 – $8,550 | $7,800 – $10,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,650 | $6,750 – $10,400 | $9,500 – $13,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,100 – $11,800 | $10,400 – $16,100 | $14,600 – $20,300 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Iowa: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Iowa?
$4,000 to $13,200 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Iowa can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Iowa is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Iowa City at about $8,150 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Davenport at $8,950.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Iowa than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $8,600 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Iowa?
About 49% ($4,200). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.96x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Iowa?
The BLS statewide median is $27.75 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.91 to $31.69.
+Where does Iowa rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,600 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Iowa?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,650 and premium work $9,500 to $13,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Iowa
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.