Kitchen cabinets cost in Lansing, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,200 – $14,400
- Per linear ft
- $149 – $517
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #80
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Lansing, plan on $4,200 to $14,400 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $149 to $517 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $30.90 an hour in the Lansing area, 6% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Lansing, MI, standard level
$7,250 to $11,300
About $259 to $407 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,450 | $6,200 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Lansing, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,800 | $8,250 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,200 | $9,250 | $14,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Lansing number
Labor is 52% 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 Lansing the blended ratio comes out at 1.10.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lansing 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 (95.0) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Specs and site conditions that change a Lansing bid
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).
Cost by quality level and size in Lansing
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lansing 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
$4,200 to $8,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,250 to $11,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,300 to $14,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,300 | $4,650 – $7,250 | $6,600 – $9,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,800 | $5,950 – $9,250 | $8,450 – $11,800 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,200 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,300 | $10,300 – $14,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,700 | $11,100 – $17,400 | $15,800 – $22,100 |
What nearby projects cost in Lansing
Because every project leans on different trades, Lansing's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +1% and kitchen backsplash −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,500 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,500 | +1% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $950 – $2,750 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Lansing against nearby metros and the rest of Michigan
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $8,850 to $9,400 across Lansing and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing, MIthis page | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | |
| Flint, MI50 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −2% |
| Ann Arbor, MI50 miles | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Saginaw, MI50 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI55 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −2% |
| Grand Rapids, MI60 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −2% |
Across 300 US metros, Lansing comes in at #80 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Lansing is 1% 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 | +4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −2% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −2% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Lansing's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lansing against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +1% |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 205,260 jobs | $4,800 – $16,500 | $10,700 | +15% |
| Deltona, FL | 219,740 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −14% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $4,500 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +9% |
Lansing 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 Lansing is 1.10 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.90 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $33.93 an hour. BLS counts 1,120 of them working in the area, 51.6 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 $38.69 an hour, 27% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.92 and $43.23 an hour. About 1,140 work in the metro. That is 52.5 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 $37.59 an hour, which is 23% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.66 and $44.88 an hour. BLS counts 650 of them working in the area, 29.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($33.93 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $360. At the 25th percentile ($23.74) it shrinks by about $860. The total moves by 3.9% or 9.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 217,180 jobs in the Lansing-East Lansing area. That makes it the 111th 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% | $23.74 | $30.90 | $33.93 | $29.12 | 1.06 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.92 | $38.69 | $43.23 | $30.38 | 1.27 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $25.66 | $37.59 | $44.88 | $30.67 | 1.23 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.10 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Lansing: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Lansing?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,200 to $14,400 in the Lansing area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Lansing?
About $149 to $517 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 Lansing or Flint?
Flint is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,100, which is 2% less than Lansing ($9,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lansing?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $4,800 out of $9,250. Materials are 38% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Lansing?
$4,200 to $14,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Lansing?
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 Lansing area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lansing expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Lansing is 1% 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 Lansing?
The BLS median is $30.90 an hour in the Lansing area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.74 to $33.93.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Lansing?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,200 to $8,250 and premium work $10,300 to $14,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Lansing
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.