Kitchen cabinets cost in Flint, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $506
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #107
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Flint, MI usually costs $4,150 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $147 to $506 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $29.50 an hour in the Flint area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Flint, MI, standard level
$7,100 to $11,100
About $254 to $398 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,950 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Flint, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,650 | $7,950 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
Why Flint 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 Flint the blended ratio comes out at 1.06.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flint 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 93.0: $470 to $1,400.
How Flint compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Detroit is the priciest of the group at $9,650. Grand Rapids is the cheapest at $8,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MIthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Saginaw, MI30 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Detroit, MI35 miles | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +6% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI55 miles | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI100 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flint ranks #107 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flint is 1% below the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +6% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flint against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −14% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +9% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | level |
What local crews earn in Flint
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 Flint the blend is 1.06.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.50 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $33.59 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 24.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.63 an hour, which is 24% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.37 and $44.38 an hour. BLS counts 790 of them working in the area, 58.5 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 $38.71 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.11 and $47.94 an hour. About 790 work in the metro. That is 58.5 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 $490 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $730. That is a swing of roughly 8.1% to 5.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flint has 135,040 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 163rd 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% | $23.41 | $29.50 | $33.59 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.37 | $37.63 | $44.38 | $30.38 | 1.24 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.11 | $38.71 | $47.94 | $30.67 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
Why two Flint quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Flint?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flint wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, bathroom remodel comes out highest (+1%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−9%); 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 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | +1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Flint
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flint. 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
$4,150 to $8,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,100 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,200 | $4,550 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $9,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,650 | $5,850 – $9,050 | $8,250 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,600 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Flint: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Flint?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Flint area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Flint?
About $147 to $506 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Flint or Saginaw?
Saginaw is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,100, which is 0% more than Flint ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flint?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $9,100. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Flint?
$4,150 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Flint?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Flint area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flint expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Flint is 1% below 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 Flint?
The BLS median is $29.50 an hour in the Flint area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.41 to $33.59.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Flint?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Flint
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.