Kitchen cabinets cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,400 – $15,100
- Per linear ft
- $156 – $547
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #48
- 1 = most expensive
Barnstable homeowners pay roughly $4,400 to $15,100 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $156 to $547 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Barnstable is 7% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$7,600 to $11,900
About $273 to $430 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $6,600 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,450 | $5,150 | $8,800 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,500 | 10% |
| Total | $4,400 | $9,750 | $15,100 | 100% |
Why Barnstable 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 $33.93 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Barnstable is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 53% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,650, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $490 to $1,500.
Specs and site conditions that change a Barnstable bid
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.
Related projects, priced for Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +17% and kitchen remodel +2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $370 – $990 | +5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $540 – $2,500 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,250 – $26,000 | +11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,200 | +17% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +16% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Barnstable is 1.18 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $33.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 136.0 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 $37.78 an hour, 24% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $47.54 an hour. About 470 work in the metro. That is 49.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.67 an hour, which is 20% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.25 and $46.41 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 68.0 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 ($38.65 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $570. At the 25th percentile ($29.39) it shrinks by about $550. The total moves by 5.8% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.37 | $37.78 | $47.54 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.25 | $36.67 | $46.41 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Barnstable: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$4,400 to $8,700
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,600 to $11,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,800 to $15,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,550 | $4,900 – $7,600 | $6,950 – $9,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,600 – $7,150 | $6,250 – $9,750 | $8,900 – $12,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,400 – $8,700 | $7,600 – $11,900 | $10,800 – $15,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,700 – $13,400 | $11,700 – $18,400 | $16,700 – $23,300 |
Is Barnstable cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Barnstable. Manchester is the lowest at about $9,150 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 115 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $4,400 – $15,100 | $9,750 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −5% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +2% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −4% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −6% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $4,600 – $16,000 | $10,300 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #48 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Barnstable is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $4,600 – $16,100 | $10,400 | +6% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | −2% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −5% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $3,750 – $11,500 | $7,600 | −22% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −7% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $3,650 – $11,400 | $7,500 | −23% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −17% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Barnstable?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,400 to $15,100 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,600 to $11,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Barnstable?
About $156 to $547 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 5% less than Barnstable ($9,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,150 out of $9,750. Materials are 37% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Barnstable?
$4,400 to $15,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Barnstable?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,500 for fees in the Barnstable area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($10,300 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.39 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Barnstable?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,400 to $8,700 and premium work $10,800 to $15,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Barnstable
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.