Kitchen cabinets cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $446
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Greensboro, NC usually costs $3,950 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $139 to $446 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $890 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$6,500 to $9,950
About $231 to $354 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,850 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,700 | $6,300 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,250 | $12,500 | 100% |
Where the Greensboro price comes from
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, Greensboro wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $460 to $1,400.
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$3,950 to $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,400 | $5,850 – $8,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,200 | $7,500 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,950 | $9,100 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,300 | $10,000 – $15,300 | $13,900 – $19,200 |
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and bathroom remodel lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,300 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Why two Greensboro quotes can differ
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Is Greensboro 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 $8,150 to $8,400 across Greensboro and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #209 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 1% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $4,000 – $12,800 | $8,400 | +2% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +5% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,850 | −5% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +11% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $4,450 – $15,500 | $9,950 | +21% |
What local crews earn in Greensboro
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 Greensboro the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.00 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.49 and $28.58 an hour. About 760 work in the metro. That is 20.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.07 an hour, which is 8% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.94 and $29.58 an hour. BLS counts 1,990 of them working in the area, 54.5 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 $27.65 an hour, 10% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $30.29 an hour. About 1,110 work in the metro. That is 30.4 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 $550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $540. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 6.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $19.49 | $24.00 | $28.58 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.94 | $28.07 | $29.58 | $30.38 | 0.92 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.56 | $27.65 | $30.29 | $30.67 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Greensboro?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,500 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Greensboro?
About $139 to $446 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,150, which is 1% less than Greensboro ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,700 out of $8,250. Materials are 44% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Greensboro?
$3,950 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 1% 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 Greensboro?
The BLS median is $24.00 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.49 to $28.58.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Greensboro?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,350 and premium work $9,100 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Greensboro
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.