Kitchen cabinets cost in Poughkeepsie, NY
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,600 – $15,000
- Per linear ft
- $163 – $536
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #44
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Poughkeepsie, plan on $4,600 to $15,000 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $163 to $536 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Building materials run about 10% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 110.3).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Poughkeepsie, NY, standard level
$7,750 to $11,900
About $275 to $424 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,600 | $4,700 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,900 |
| Permits and fees | $880 | $1,300 |
| Total | $7,750 | $11,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Poughkeepsie, NY
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,750 | $4,150 | $5,500 | 42% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,600 | $7,900 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $550 | $1,100 | $1,650 | 11% |
| Total | $4,600 | $9,850 | $15,000 | 100% |
Why Poughkeepsie prices look the way they do
Labor is 47% 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 Poughkeepsie the blended ratio comes out at 1.05.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Poughkeepsie metro is 110.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $4,150, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (109.4) and land at $550 to $1,650.
Poughkeepsie against nearby metros and the rest of New York
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Poughkeepsie. Kingston is the lowest at about $9,250 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NYthis page | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | |
| Kingston, NY30 miles | $4,300 – $14,200 | $9,250 | −6% |
| Bridgeport, CT40 miles | $4,300 – $14,600 | $9,450 | −4% |
| Waterbury, CT50 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −5% |
| New York, NY60 miles | $4,850 – $16,400 | $10,600 | +8% |
| New Haven, CT65 miles | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | −3% |
| New York (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,000 | $10,400 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Poughkeepsie comes in at #44 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Poughkeepsie is 5% 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 | +8% |
| Buffalo, NY | 534,550 jobs | $4,300 – $14,500 | $9,400 | −4% |
| Rochester, NY | 494,280 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | −7% |
| Albany, NY | 449,410 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −5% |
| Syracuse, NY | 300,130 jobs | $4,300 – $14,300 | $9,300 | −6% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −8% |
Cities with a workforce like Poughkeepsie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Poughkeepsie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −18% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −15% |
| Ogden, UT | 271,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −16% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −17% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Poughkeepsie
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Poughkeepsie 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
$4,600 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,750 to $11,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,900 to $15,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,000 – $5,650 | $5,000 – $7,700 | $7,000 – $9,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,800 – $7,250 | $6,350 – $9,800 | $8,950 – $12,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,600 – $8,800 | $7,750 – $11,900 | $10,900 – $15,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,050 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,300 | $16,700 – $23,100 |
Why two Poughkeepsie quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Poughkeepsie?
Because every project leans on different trades, Poughkeepsie's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs +9% and shower pan +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,200 – $34,400 | +9% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,050 | +9% |
| Front door | 1 door | $540 – $2,750 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,050 – $25,000 | +7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $980 – $3,000 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie is 1.05 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $30.55 an hour, which is 5% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.15 and $36.92 an hour. BLS counts 2,140 of them working in the area, 79.6 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 $33.70 an hour, 11% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $38.60 an hour. About 1,010 work in the metro. That is 37.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.25 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $39.14 an hour. BLS counts 780 of them working in the area, 29.0 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 ($36.92 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $770. At the 25th percentile ($24.15) it shrinks by about $770. The total moves by 7.8% or 7.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 268,970 jobs in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh area. That makes it the 97th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.17% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.15 | $30.55 | $36.92 | $29.12 | 1.05 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.52 | $33.70 | $38.60 | $30.38 | 1.11 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.52 | $31.25 | $39.14 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.05 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Poughkeepsie: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Poughkeepsie?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,600 to $15,000 in the Poughkeepsie area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,750 to $11,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Poughkeepsie?
About $163 to $536 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $550 to $1,650 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Kingston?
Kingston is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,250, which is 6% less than Poughkeepsie ($9,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Poughkeepsie?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $4,600 out of $9,850. Materials are 42% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Poughkeepsie?
$4,600 to $15,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Poughkeepsie?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $550 to $1,650 for fees in the Poughkeepsie area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Poughkeepsie expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of New York?
Poughkeepsie is 5% 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 Poughkeepsie?
The BLS median is $30.55 an hour in the Poughkeepsie area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.15 to $36.92.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Poughkeepsie?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,600 to $8,800 and premium work $10,900 to $15,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Poughkeepsie
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.