Kitchen cabinets cost in Bowling Green, KY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,800
- Per linear ft
- $140 – $458
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #178
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Bowling Green, plan on $3,950 to $12,800 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $140 to $458 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $25.33 an hour in the Bowling Green area, 13% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bowling Green, KY, standard level
$6,600 to $10,100
About $236 to $363 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $720 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bowling Green, KY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,850 | $6,650 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,400 | $12,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Bowling Green number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $25.33 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Bowling Green is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 46% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Bowling Green metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.2) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Bowling Green: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Bowling Green 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
$3,950 to $7,500
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,250 to $12,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,350 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,500 | $6,600 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,500 | $10,200 – $15,600 | $14,200 – $19,700 |
Is Bowling Green cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Bowling Green. Clarksville is the lowest at about $8,150 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KYthis page | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | |
| Nashville, TN70 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +3% |
| Clarksville, TN70 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Evansville, IN95 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +10% |
| Lexington, KY130 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
| Kentucky (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Bowling Green comes in at #178 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Bowling Green is 0% below the Kentucky figure.
Other Kentucky metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Lexington, KY | 286,910 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Bowling Green's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bowling Green against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | +1% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 81,840 jobs | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | level |
Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $25.33 an hour, which is 13% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.62 and $25.33 an hour. BLS counts 480 of them working in the area, 58.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $26.80 an hour, 12% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $33.00 an hour. About 480 work in the metro. That is 58.4 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 $30.89 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $42.62 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 19.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $0. At the 25th percentile ($22.62) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 0.0% or 3.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 82,160 jobs in the Bowling Green area. That makes it the 231st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.62 | $25.33 | $25.33 | $29.12 | 0.87 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.33 | $26.80 | $33.00 | $30.38 | 0.88 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.41 | $30.89 | $42.62 | $30.67 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Why two Bowling Green 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.
Planning more than one job in Bowling Green?
Because every project leans on different trades, Bowling Green's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −6% and kitchen backsplash −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Bowling Green: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Bowling Green?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,800 in the Bowling Green area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Bowling Green?
About $140 to $458 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 Bowling Green or Nashville?
Nashville is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 3% more than Bowling Green ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bowling Green?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $8,400. Materials are 43% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bowling Green?
$3,950 to $12,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Bowling Green?
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 Bowling Green area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bowling Green expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Kentucky?
Bowling Green is 0% below the Kentucky statewide estimate ($8,400 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Kentucky; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bowling Green?
The BLS median is $25.33 an hour in the Bowling Green area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.62 to $25.33.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bowling Green?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,500 and premium work $9,250 to $12,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Bowling Green
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.