Kitchen cabinets cost in St. Cloud, MN
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
- $149 – $512
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in St. Cloud, plan on $4,150 to $14,100 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $149 to $512 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.14 an hour in the St. Cloud area, 0% above the US median of $29.12.
Estimate your kitchen cabinets cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in St. Cloud, MN, standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $258 to $403 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in St. Cloud, MN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,750 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,700 | $8,050 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $880 | $1,300 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,150 | $14,100 | 100% |
What is behind the St. Cloud 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, St. Cloud wages are 1.07 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Cloud metro is 95.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,600, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.6) and land at $440 to $1,300.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in St. Cloud
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Cloud 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 – $6,700 | $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) | $6,400 – $12,600 | $11,000 – $17,200 | $15,600 – $21,800 |
Is St. Cloud cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Minneapolis is the priciest of the group at $10,500. Fargo is the cheapest at $8,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MNthis page | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | |
| Minneapolis, MN70 miles | $4,700 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +14% |
| Fargo, ND150 miles | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Rochester, MN155 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Duluth, MN155 miles | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Eau Claire, WI160 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
| Minnesota (statewide) | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +6% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Across 300 US metros, St. Cloud comes in at #96 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, St. Cloud is 6% below the Minnesota figure.
Other Minnesota metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,951,650 jobs | $4,700 – $16,200 | $10,500 | +14% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,100 | level |
| Rochester, MN | 122,980 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Cloud's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Cloud against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $4,300 – $15,000 | $9,650 | +6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −12% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −6% |
| Charleston, WV | 103,450 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a St. Cloud 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.
Related projects, priced for St. Cloud
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Cloud's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +16% and front door −3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,100 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,400 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,200 | +8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,200 – $3,150 | +16% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud is 1.07 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.14 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.37 and $36.78 an hour. BLS counts 570 of them working in the area, 54.8 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 $29.40 and $47.30 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 70.2 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 $43.38 an hour, which is 41% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.73 and $50.77 an hour. BLS counts 830 of them working in the area, 79.9 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 ($36.78 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $920. At the 25th percentile ($23.37) it shrinks by about $690. The total moves by 10.0% or 7.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 103,920 jobs in the St. Cloud area. That makes it the 197th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.37 | $29.14 | $36.78 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.40 | $39.37 | $47.30 | $30.38 | 1.30 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.73 | $43.38 | $50.77 | $30.67 | 1.41 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.07 | |||||
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $7,150 to $11,100 for St. Cloud, MN is attached.
A detailed PDF report of this estimate, $9
Multi-page report for St. Cloud, MN: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Kitchen cabinets in St. Cloud: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in St. Cloud?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,100 in the St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
About $149 to $512 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in St. Cloud or Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,500, which is 14% more than St. Cloud ($9,150). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Cloud?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,700 out of $9,150. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in St. Cloud?
$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 St. Cloud?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the St. Cloud area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Cloud expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Minnesota?
St. Cloud is 6% below 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 St. Cloud?
The BLS median is $29.14 an hour in the St. Cloud area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.37 to $36.78.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in St. Cloud?
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 St. Cloud
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.