Kitchen cabinets cost in Minneapolis, MN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,700 – $16,200
- Per linear ft
- $166 – $586
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +15%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #16
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Minneapolis, plan on $4,700 to $16,200 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $166 to $586 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 15% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Minneapolis, MN, standard level
$8,150 to $12,800
About $292 to $460 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,350 | $4,400 |
| Labor | $3,950 | $7,150 |
| Permits and fees | $840 | $1,250 |
| Total | $8,150 | $12,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Minneapolis, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,850 | $5,150 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,550 | $9,500 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 10% |
| Total | $4,700 | $10,500 | $16,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Minneapolis number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Minneapolis wages are 1.27 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Minneapolis metro is 103.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,850, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.8) and land at $520 to $1,550.
Specs and site conditions that change a Minneapolis bid
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Planning more than one job in Minneapolis?
Because every project leans on different trades, Minneapolis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +26% and kitchen remodel +8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | +8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,650 | +8% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,600 – $27,700 | +19% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,250 – $3,450 | +26% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $350 – $1,700 | +14% |
Cost by quality level and size in Minneapolis
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Minneapolis 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
$4,700 to $9,300
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,150 to $12,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,600 to $16,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,000 – $5,950 | $5,200 – $8,150 | $7,450 – $10,400 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,650 | $6,700 – $10,500 | $9,500 – $13,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,700 – $9,300 | $8,150 – $12,800 | $11,600 – $16,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,200 – $14,300 | $12,500 – $19,700 | $17,900 – $25,000 |
Minneapolis against nearby metros and the rest of Minnesota
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group. La Crosse is the cheapest at $8,950.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MNthis page | $4,700 – $16,200 | $10,500 | |
| St. Cloud, MN70 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −13% |
| Rochester, MN90 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −11% |
| Eau Claire, WI100 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −14% |
| La Crosse, WI145 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −14% |
| Duluth, MN160 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −13% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | −7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −13% |
Across 300 US metros, Minneapolis comes in at #16 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Minneapolis is 8% above the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | −13% |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | −11% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 103,920 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | −13% |
Cities with a workforce like Minneapolis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Minneapolis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +3% |
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,650 | −8% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $5,100 – $18,000 | $11,600 | +11% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $4,500 – $15,300 | $9,900 | −5% |
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis is 1.27 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $35.61 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.12 and $44.60 an hour. BLS counts 10,200 of them working in the area, 52.3 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 $39.37 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $50.43 an hour. About 8,810 work in the metro. That is 45.1 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 $48.86 an hour, which is 59% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $31.39 and $55.28 an hour. BLS counts 6,730 of them working in the area, 34.5 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 ($44.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,100. At the 25th percentile ($29.12) it shrinks by about $780. The total moves by 10.3% or 7.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,951,650 jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. That makes it the 14th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.26% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $29.12 | $35.61 | $44.60 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.52 | $39.37 | $50.43 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $31.39 | $48.86 | $55.28 | $30.67 | 1.59 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.27 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Minneapolis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Minneapolis?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,700 to $16,200 in the Minneapolis area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,150 to $12,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Minneapolis?
About $166 to $586 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Minneapolis or St. Cloud?
St. Cloud is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,150, which is 13% less than Minneapolis ($10,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Minneapolis?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,550 out of $10,500. Materials are 37% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Minneapolis?
$4,700 to $16,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Minneapolis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Minneapolis area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Minneapolis expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Minnesota?
Minneapolis is 8% above the Minnesota statewide estimate ($9,700 at the midpoint). We cover 4 metros in Minnesota; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $35.61 an hour in the Minneapolis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.12 to $44.60.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Minneapolis?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,700 to $9,300 and premium work $11,600 to $16,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Minneapolis
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.