Kitchen cabinets cost in Ann Arbor, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,500
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $521
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #67
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Ann Arbor, plan on $4,250 to $14,500 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $149 to $521 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $31.33 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, 8% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Ann Arbor, MI, standard level
$7,350 to $11,400
About $261 to $410 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,500 | $6,250 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,350 | $11,400 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Ann Arbor, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $4,850 | $8,350 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,400 | $14,500 | 100% |
Why Ann Arbor prices look the way they do
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, Ann Arbor wages are 1.11 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Ann Arbor metro is 93.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.9) and land at $500 to $1,500.
How Ann Arbor compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Detroit is the priciest of the group at $9,650. Toledo is the cheapest at $8,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIthis page | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | |
| Detroit, MI45 miles | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +3% |
| Toledo, OH50 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −5% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Flint, MI55 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Saginaw, MI75 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −3% |
Across 300 US metros, Ann Arbor comes in at #67 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Ann Arbor is 2% above the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −6% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −3% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Ann Arbor's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Ann Arbor against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −15% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | −1% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −12% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 | +13% |
Cost by quality level and size in Ann Arbor
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Ann Arbor 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
$4,250 to $8,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,350 to $11,400
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,400 to $14,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,400 | $4,700 – $7,350 | $6,700 – $9,350 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,850 | $6,000 – $9,400 | $8,550 – $11,900 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,350 | $7,350 – $11,400 | $10,400 – $14,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,800 | $11,200 – $17,600 | $16,000 – $22,400 |
Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor is 1.11 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $31.33 an hour, which is 8% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.61 and $36.52 an hour. BLS counts 640 of them working in the area, 29.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $39.16 an hour, 29% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.29 and $50.13 an hour. About 610 work in the metro. That is 27.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.60 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.89 and $49.17 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 19.1 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 ($36.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $620. At the 25th percentile ($26.61) it shrinks by about $570. The total moves by 6.6% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 219,730 jobs in the Ann Arbor area. That makes it the 110th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.14% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $26.61 | $31.33 | $36.52 | $29.12 | 1.08 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.29 | $39.16 | $50.13 | $30.38 | 1.29 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.89 | $37.60 | $49.17 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.11 | |||||
Why two Ann Arbor quotes can differ
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in Ann Arbor
Because every project leans on different trades, Ann Arbor's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +2% and kitchen backsplash −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,700 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Ann Arbor: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Ann Arbor?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $14,500 in the Ann Arbor area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,350 to $11,400. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Ann Arbor?
About $149 to $521 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Ann Arbor or Detroit?
Detroit is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,650, which is 3% more than Ann Arbor ($9,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Ann Arbor?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $4,850 out of $9,400. Materials are 37% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Ann Arbor?
$4,250 to $14,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Ann Arbor?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Ann Arbor area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Ann Arbor expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Ann Arbor is 2% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($9,200 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $31.33 an hour in the Ann Arbor area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.61 to $36.52.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Ann Arbor?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,350 and premium work $10,400 to $14,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Ann Arbor
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.