Kitchen cabinets cost in Kansas City, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $505
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #108
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Kansas City, MO usually costs $4,150 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $147 to $505 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $29.72 an hour in the Kansas City area, 2% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Kansas City, MO, standard level
$7,100 to $11,100
About $255 to $398 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,950 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Kansas City, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,550 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,650 | $7,950 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Kansas City number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.72 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Kansas City is 1.06 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Kansas City is at 94.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,550 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.5: $460 to $1,400.
Specs and site conditions that change a Kansas City bid
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.
Kansas City: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Kansas City. 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
$4,150 to $8,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,100 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,200 | $4,550 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $8,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,650 | $5,850 – $9,050 | $8,250 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,400 | $10,900 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Kansas City
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Kansas City wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+3%) and front door lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,400 | level |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,850 | +3% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −2% |
Kansas City against nearby metros and the rest of Missouri
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 $8,100 to $9,100 across Kansas City and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MOthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Topeka, KS75 miles | $3,900 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −8% |
| Columbia, MO100 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO125 miles | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | −11% |
| Springfield, MO130 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −9% |
| Jefferson City, MO130 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −6% |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Kansas City ranks #108 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Kansas City is 2% above the Missouri figure.
Elsewhere in Missouri
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | 1,341,320 jobs | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | +9% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −9% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −6% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | −11% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kansas City against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −5% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | +13% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −2% |
What local crews earn in Kansas City
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 Kansas City the blend is 1.06.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.72 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.13 and $39.30 an hour. About 4,540 work in the metro. That is 41.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $36.95 an hour, which is 22% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $25.41 and $46.85 an hour. BLS counts 5,400 of them working in the area, 49.3 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 $36.61 an hour, 19% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.42 and $47.59 an hour. About 3,740 work in the metro. That is 34.1 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 $1,150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $670. That is a swing of roughly 7.4% to 12.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Kansas City has 1,096,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 34th 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% | $24.13 | $29.72 | $39.30 | $29.12 | 1.02 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $25.41 | $36.95 | $46.85 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.42 | $36.61 | $47.59 | $30.67 | 1.19 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Kansas City: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Kansas City?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Kansas City area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 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 Kansas City?
About $147 to $505 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 Kansas City or Topeka?
Topeka is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,350, which is 8% less than Kansas City ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kansas City?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,650 out of $9,100. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Kansas City?
$4,150 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Kansas City?
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 Kansas City area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kansas City expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Missouri?
Kansas City is 2% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($8,950 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kansas City?
The BLS median is $29.72 an hour in the Kansas City area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.13 to $39.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Kansas City?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Kansas 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.