Kitchen cabinets cost in Kingston, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,300 – $14,200
- Per linear ft
- $151 – $508
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #84
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Kingston, plan on $4,300 to $14,200 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $151 to $508 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.40 an hour in the Kingston area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Kingston, NY, standard level
$7,250 to $11,200
About $258 to $401 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $810 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Kingston, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,500 | $7,700 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,300 | $9,250 | $14,200 | 100% |
Why Kingston prices look the way they do
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, Kingston wages are 1.03 times the national level. Labor makes up about 49% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingston metro is 99.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,750, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $500 to $1,500.
Planning more than one job in Kingston?
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingston's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +6% and front door level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,700 | +1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,950 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | +4% |
Kingston against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Poughkeepsie is the priciest of the group at $9,850.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NYthis page | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | |
| Poughkeepsie, NY30 miles | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | +6% |
| Albany, NY60 miles | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Pittsfield, MA60 miles | $4,250 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Bridgeport, CT65 miles | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | +2% |
| Waterbury, CT70 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| New York (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +12% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingston comes in at #84 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Kingston is 11% below the New York figure.
Other New York metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 9,492,000 jobs | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +15% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | +2% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −1% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | level |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Kingston's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingston against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $3,950 – $12,900 | $8,450 | −9% |
| Altoona, PA | 58,650 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,800 | −5% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −15% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −6% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Kingston
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.
Kingston 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 Kingston is 1.03 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.05 and $36.33 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 47.3 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 $33.38 an hour, 10% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.90 and $37.58 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 47.3 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 $33.75 an hour, which is 10% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $25.55 and $52.82 an hour. BLS counts 180 of them working in the area, 30.4 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 ($36.33 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $830. At the 25th percentile ($26.05) it shrinks by about $400. The total moves by 9.0% or 4.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 59,140 jobs in the Kingston area. That makes it the 290th 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% | $26.05 | $29.40 | $36.33 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.90 | $33.38 | $37.58 | $30.38 | 1.10 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $25.55 | $33.75 | $52.82 | $30.67 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Kingston
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingston 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
$4,300 to $8,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,250 to $11,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,300 | $4,700 – $7,200 | $6,600 – $9,150 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,550 – $6,800 | $5,950 – $9,200 | $8,400 – $11,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,300 – $8,250 | $7,250 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,550 – $12,700 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,800 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Kingston: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Kingston?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,300 to $14,200 in the Kingston area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $11,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Kingston?
About $151 to $508 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Kingston or Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,850, which is 6% more than Kingston ($9,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingston?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,500 out of $9,250. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Kingston?
$4,300 to $14,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Kingston?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Kingston area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingston expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of New York?
Kingston is 11% below the New York statewide estimate ($10,400 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in New York; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kingston?
The BLS median is $29.40 an hour in the Kingston area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.05 to $36.33.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Kingston?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,300 to $8,250 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Kingston
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.