Kitchen cabinets cost in Grand Rapids, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,600
- Per linear ft
- $144 – $489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #131
- 1 = most expensive
Grand Rapids homeowners pay roughly $4,100 to $13,600 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $144 to $489 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Grand Rapids is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.7).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Grand Rapids, MI, standard level
$6,950 to $10,800
About $247 to $385 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $5,650 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Grand Rapids, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,400 | $7,550 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,850 | $13,600 | 100% |
Where the Grand Rapids price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $28.36 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Grand Rapids is 1.00 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 50% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Grand Rapids 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 (95.5) and land at $480 to $1,450.
What nearby projects cost in Grand Rapids
Because every project leans on different trades, Grand Rapids's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs level and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,600 – $22,800 | −2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Grand Rapids against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Grand Rapids. Muskegon is the lowest at about $8,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MIthis page | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | |
| Muskegon, MI45 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −6% |
| Kalamazoo, MI50 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Lansing, MI60 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +5% |
| South Bend, IN85 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Saginaw, MI85 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Grand Rapids comes in at #131 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Grand Rapids is 4% below the Michigan figure.
Other Michigan metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +9% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +5% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +2% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Grand Rapids's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Grand Rapids against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | +7% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −7% |
| Birmingham, AL | 520,290 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −7% |
Grand Rapids: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Grand Rapids 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
$4,100 to $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,950 to $10,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,800 to $13,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,450 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,500 | $5,700 – $8,850 | $8,050 – $11,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 | $9,800 – $13,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Grand Rapids
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.
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 Grand Rapids is 1.00 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $28.36 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $31.12 an hour. BLS counts 2,840 of them working in the area, 47.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.92 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.05 and $38.18 an hour. About 2,880 work in the metro. That is 48.1 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 $38.67 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.67 and $43.90 an hour. BLS counts 2,270 of them working in the area, 37.9 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 ($31.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $330. At the 25th percentile ($22.88) it shrinks by about $660. The total moves by 3.7% or 7.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 598,260 jobs in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood area. That makes it the 48th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.38% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.88 | $28.36 | $31.12 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.05 | $29.92 | $38.18 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.67 | $38.67 | $43.90 | $30.67 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Grand Rapids: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Grand Rapids?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,600 in the Grand Rapids area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Grand Rapids?
About $144 to $489 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Grand Rapids or Muskegon?
Muskegon is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,300, which is 6% less than Grand Rapids ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Grand Rapids?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,400 out of $8,850. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Grand Rapids?
$4,100 to $13,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Grand Rapids?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Grand Rapids area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Grand Rapids expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Grand Rapids is 4% 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 Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $28.36 an hour in the Grand Rapids area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.88 to $31.12.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Grand Rapids?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,900 and premium work $9,800 to $13,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Grand Rapids
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.