Kitchen cabinets cost in Traverse City, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $13,400
- Per linear ft
- $143 – $481
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
Traverse City homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $13,400 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $143 to $481 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Traverse City is 4% lower. 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 Traverse City, MI, standard level
$6,850 to $10,600
About $244 to $380 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,050 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Traverse City, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,300 | $7,350 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $930 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,750 | $13,400 | 100% |
Where the Traverse City price comes from
Labor is 49% 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 Traverse City the blended ratio comes out at 0.98.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Traverse City 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 (93.4) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Is Traverse City 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 $8,300 to $9,250 across Traverse City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City, MIthis page | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | |
| Green Bay, WI110 miles | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +4% |
| Muskegon, MI110 miles | $3,900 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −5% |
| Sheboygan, WI125 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +6% |
| Appleton, WI130 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids, MI135 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +2% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Traverse City comes in at #145 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Traverse City is 5% 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 | +11% |
| 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 | +8% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,250 | +6% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +4% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,050 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Traverse City's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Traverse City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | 68,840 jobs | $4,150 – $13,400 | $8,750 | level |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,400 | −4% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −7% |
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −7% |
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 Traverse City is 0.98 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $28.47 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.71 and $30.60 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 61.4 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 $29.64 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.86 and $37.07 an hour. About 390 work in the metro. That is 57.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.34 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.77 and $43.29 an hour. BLS counts 190 of them working in the area, 27.8 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 ($30.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $260. At the 25th percentile ($22.71) it shrinks by about $690. The total moves by 2.9% or 7.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 68,440 jobs in the Traverse City area. That makes it the 264th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.71 | $28.47 | $30.60 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.86 | $29.64 | $37.07 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.77 | $30.34 | $43.29 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.98 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Traverse City
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Traverse City 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
$4,050 to $7,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,850 to $10,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,650 to $13,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $5,000 | $4,400 – $6,800 | $6,200 – $8,600 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,400 | $5,650 – $8,700 | $7,950 – $11,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,800 | $6,850 – $10,600 | $9,650 – $13,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,150 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,300 | $14,900 – $20,600 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Traverse City
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.
Related projects, priced for Traverse City
Because every project leans on different trades, Traverse City's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs −5% and kitchen backsplash −9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $900 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Traverse City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Traverse City?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,050 to $13,400 in the Traverse City area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,850 to $10,600. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Traverse City?
About $143 to $481 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 Traverse City or Green Bay?
Green Bay is 110 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,100, which is 4% more than Traverse City ($8,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Traverse City?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,300 out of $8,750. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Traverse City?
$4,050 to $13,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Traverse City expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Michigan?
Traverse City is 5% 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 Traverse City?
The BLS median is $28.47 an hour in the Traverse City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.71 to $30.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Traverse City?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,800 and premium work $9,650 to $13,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Traverse City
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.