Kitchen cabinets cost in Muskegon, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,900 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $138 – $453
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #193
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Muskegon area: $3,900 to $12,700 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 9% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.47 an hour in the Muskegon area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Muskegon, MI, standard level
$6,550 to $10,100
About $233 to $359 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $5,000 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Muskegon, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,900 | $6,650 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,900 | $8,300 | $12,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Muskegon number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.47 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Muskegon is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Muskegon 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 92.5: $460 to $1,400.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Muskegon
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Muskegon. 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
$3,900 to $7,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,550 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,200 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $6,100 | $5,400 – $8,300 | $7,550 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,450 | $6,550 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,400 | $10,000 – $15,500 | $14,100 – $19,500 |
Who does the work: Muskegon trade wages
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 Muskegon the blend is 0.89.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.47 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.00 and $29.72 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 22.5 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 $37.07 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.72 and $37.61 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 54.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $36.68 an hour, 20% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $42.38 an hour. About 200 work in the metro. That is 32.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $750 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 9.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Muskegon-Norton Shores has 62,340 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 278th 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% | $21.00 | $23.47 | $29.72 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.72 | $37.07 | $37.61 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.21 | $36.68 | $42.38 | $30.67 | 1.20 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Why two Muskegon quotes can differ
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.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
How Muskegon compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Milwaukee is the priciest of the group at $9,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, MIthis page | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | |
| Grand Rapids, MI45 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +7% |
| Sheboygan, WI70 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +11% |
| Milwaukee, WI80 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +12% |
| Racine, WI80 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Kalamazoo, MI95 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +9% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +11% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +10% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Muskegon ranks #193 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Muskegon is 10% 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 | +16% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +7% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +13% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +11% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +9% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Muskegon against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute, IN | 65,120 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +9% |
| Vineland, NJ | 62,300 jobs | $4,350 – $14,500 | $9,450 | +13% |
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −7% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −4% |
What nearby projects cost in Muskegon
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Muskegon wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (−1%) and storm door lowest (−11%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $440 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $940 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Muskegon: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Muskegon?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,900 to $12,700 in the Muskegon area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,550 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Muskegon?
About $138 to $453 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Muskegon or Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,850, which is 7% more than Muskegon ($8,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Muskegon?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $3,900 out of $8,300. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Muskegon?
$3,900 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Muskegon?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the Muskegon area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Muskegon expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Muskegon is 10% 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 Muskegon?
The BLS median is $23.47 an hour in the Muskegon area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.00 to $29.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Muskegon?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,900 to $7,450 and premium work $9,200 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Muskegon
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.