Kitchen cabinets cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,800
- Per linear ft
- $146 – $500
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #118
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Davenport, IA usually costs $4,100 to $13,800 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $146 to $500 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. 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 Davenport, IA, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $252 to $394 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,850 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,550 | $7,800 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $890 | $1,350 | 10% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Why Davenport prices look the way they do
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 Davenport the blended ratio comes out at 1.04.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Davenport is at 94.2 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 89.1: $450 to $1,350.
Planning more than one job in Davenport?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Davenport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+2%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $2,800 | +2% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −4% |
What local crews earn in Davenport
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 Davenport the blend is 1.04.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.06 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. About 670 work in the metro. That is 37.1 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 $36.99 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.82 and $41.20 an hour. BLS counts 1,450 of them working in the area, 80.4 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 $36.69 an hour, 20% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.55 and $46.29 an hour. About 680 work in the metro. That is 37.7 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 $790 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $710. That is a swing of roughly 7.9% to 8.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has 180,450 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 128th 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% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.82 | $36.99 | $41.20 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.55 | $36.69 | $46.29 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
Davenport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Davenport. 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
$4,100 to $8,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,950 to $13,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,350 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,550 | $5,750 – $8,950 | $8,150 – $11,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,300 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,800 | $15,300 – $21,300 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Davenport 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.
Is Davenport cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $8,150 to $9,950 across Davenport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −9% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +11% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −3% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +11% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Davenport ranks #118 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Davenport is 4% 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 | level |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −3% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −9% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −6% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,250 | −8% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −7% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −12% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | −9% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Davenport?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,800 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Davenport?
About $146 to $500 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 9% less than Davenport ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,550 out of $8,950. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Davenport?
$4,100 to $13,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 4% 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 Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Davenport?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Davenport
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.