Kitchen cabinets cost in Asheville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $450
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #190
- 1 = most expensive
Asheville homeowners pay roughly $3,950 to $12,700 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $139 to $450 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Asheville is 9% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $24.66 an hour in the Asheville area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Asheville, NC, standard level
$6,600 to $10,100
About $233 to $357 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,700 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Asheville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,850 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,750 | $6,450 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $970 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,350 | $12,700 | 100% |
Why Asheville 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, Asheville wages are 0.86 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Asheville metro is 96.6 (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 (96.5) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Why two Asheville 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.
Asheville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Asheville 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
$3,950 to $7,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,200 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,850 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,450 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,450 | $6,600 – $10,100 | $9,200 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,400 | $10,100 – $15,400 | $14,100 – $19,500 |
Is Asheville cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $7,950 to $8,350 across Asheville and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NCthis page | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | |
| Johnson City, TN45 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
| Hickory, NC65 miles | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Greenville, SC65 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Spartanburg, SC70 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | level |
| Kingsport, TN70 miles | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Asheville comes in at #190 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Asheville is 2% above the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | level |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Asheville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Asheville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Davenport, IA | 180,450 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +8% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +10% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
Planning more than one job in Asheville?
Because every project leans on different trades, Asheville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −5% and bathroom remodel −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Asheville is 0.86 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.66 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.76 and $29.67 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 41.5 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 $26.25 an hour, 14% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.01 and $29.79 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 47.6 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 $28.46 an hour, which is 7% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.37 and $29.78 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 25.5 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 ($29.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $600. At the 25th percentile ($20.76) it shrinks by about $470. The total moves by 7.2% or 5.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,620 jobs in the Asheville area. That makes it the 127th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.76 | $24.66 | $29.67 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.01 | $26.25 | $29.79 | $30.38 | 0.86 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.37 | $28.46 | $29.78 | $30.67 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Asheville: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Asheville?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,700 in the Asheville area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Asheville?
About $139 to $450 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Asheville or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,950, which is 5% less than Asheville ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Asheville?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $8,350. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Asheville?
$3,950 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Asheville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Asheville area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Asheville expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Asheville is 2% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($8,200 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Asheville?
The BLS median is $24.66 an hour in the Asheville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.76 to $29.67.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Asheville?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,450 and premium work $9,200 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Asheville
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.