Kitchen cabinets cost in Cedar Rapids, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $13,400
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $484
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #146
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Cedar Rapids area: $4,000 to $13,400 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 4% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Cedar Rapids, IA, standard level
$6,850 to $10,600
About $245 to $382 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,550 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Cedar Rapids, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,300 | $7,400 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $890 | $1,350 | 10% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,750 | $13,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Cedar Rapids number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Cedar Rapids wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 50% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cedar Rapids is at 93.7 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 89.0: $440 to $1,350.
Planning more than one job in Cedar Rapids?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cedar Rapids wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+4%) and kitchen remodel lowest (−6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,900 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −5% |
Cedar Rapids against nearby metros and the rest of Iowa
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Cedar Rapids. Iowa City is the lowest at about $8,150 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 40 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IAthis page | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,750 | |
| Iowa City, IA40 miles | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −7% |
| Dubuque, IA45 miles | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | level |
| Waterloo, IA55 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −3% |
| Davenport, IA75 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +3% |
| La Crosse, WI115 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +3% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cedar Rapids ranks #146 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cedar Rapids is 2% above the Iowa figure.
Elsewhere in Iowa
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −7% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −3% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,250 | −5% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cedar Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −4% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +14% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $4,750 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +20% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +6% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Cedar Rapids
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Cedar Rapids
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cedar Rapids. 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
$4,000 to $7,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,850 to $10,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,650 to $13,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $5,000 | $4,400 – $6,800 | $6,200 – $8,600 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,400 | $5,600 – $8,700 | $7,950 – $11,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,800 | $6,850 – $10,600 | $9,650 – $13,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,300 | $14,900 – $20,700 |
Who does the work: Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids the blend is 0.99.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $31.75 an hour. About 530 work in the metro. That is 38.1 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 $24.15 an hour, which is 21% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $19.28 and $30.12 an hour. BLS counts 1,690 of them working in the area, 121.4 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 $40.01 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.95 and $41.02 an hour. About 780 work in the metro. That is 56.0 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 $410 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $630. That is a swing of roughly 7.2% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cedar Rapids has 139,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 160th 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% | $23.11 | $28.33 | $31.75 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $19.28 | $24.15 | $30.12 | $30.38 | 0.79 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.95 | $40.01 | $41.02 | $30.67 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Cedar Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Cedar Rapids?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $13,400 in the Cedar Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,850 to $10,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Cedar Rapids?
About $143 to $484 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 7% less than Cedar Rapids ($8,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cedar Rapids?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $8,750. Materials are 40% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Cedar Rapids?
$4,000 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Cedar Rapids?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,350 for fees in the Cedar Rapids area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cedar Rapids expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Iowa?
Cedar Rapids is 2% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($8,600 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cedar Rapids?
The BLS median is $28.33 an hour in the Cedar Rapids area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $31.75.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Cedar Rapids?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,800 and premium work $9,650 to $13,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Cedar Rapids
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.