Kitchen cabinets cost in Saginaw, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,100
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $510
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #98
- 1 = most expensive
Saginaw homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $14,100 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $147 to $510 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Saginaw is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $29.92 an hour in the Saginaw area, 3% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Saginaw, MI, standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $256 to $401 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Saginaw, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,700 | $8,050 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $450 | $910 | $1,350 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Saginaw 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 Saginaw the blended ratio comes out at 1.07.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Saginaw 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 (90.9) and land at $450 to $1,350.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Saginaw
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Saginaw 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
$4,150 to $8,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,100
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 – $9,100 | $8,300 – $11,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,100 | $15,600 – $21,800 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Saginaw bid
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.
What nearby projects cost in Saginaw
Because every project leans on different trades, Saginaw'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 | $17,900 – $30,400 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $960 – $2,800 | level |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Is Saginaw cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $9,650 across Saginaw and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw, MIthis page | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | |
| Flint, MI30 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Detroit, MI60 miles | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +6% |
| Ann Arbor, MI75 miles | $4,250 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +3% |
| Grand Rapids, MI85 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Saginaw comes in at #98 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Saginaw is 1% 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 | +6% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −3% |
| 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% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Saginaw's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Saginaw against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 80,000 jobs | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | −6% |
| Merced, CA | 79,510 jobs | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,200 | +12% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −7% |
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | +10% |
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 Saginaw is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.92 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.74 and $33.72 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 40.0 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 $38.39 an hour, 26% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.10 and $43.07 an hour. About 300 work in the metro. That is 37.5 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 $38.67 an hour, which is 26% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.80 and $45.86 an hour. BLS counts 260 of them working in the area, 32.5 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 ($33.72 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $460. At the 25th percentile ($23.74) it shrinks by about $740. The total moves by 5.0% or 8.1%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 80,000 jobs in the Saginaw area. That makes it the 239th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.74 | $29.92 | $33.72 | $29.12 | 1.03 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.10 | $38.39 | $43.07 | $30.38 | 1.26 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.80 | $38.67 | $45.86 | $30.67 | 1.26 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Saginaw: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Saginaw?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,100 in the Saginaw area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 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 Saginaw?
About $147 to $510 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $450 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Saginaw or Flint?
Flint is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,100, which is 0% less than Saginaw ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Saginaw?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $4,700 out of $9,100. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Saginaw?
$4,150 to $14,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Saginaw?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $450 to $1,350 for fees in the Saginaw area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Saginaw expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Saginaw 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 Saginaw?
The BLS median is $29.92 an hour in the Saginaw area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.74 to $33.72.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Saginaw?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,150 and premium work $10,100 to $14,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Saginaw
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.