Kitchen cabinets cost in North Dakota
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $13,400
- Per linear ft
- $144 – $482
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 2
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in North Dakota? Plan on $4,050 to $13,400 for 25 linear ft. Wages (0.97x the US blend), materials (price index 95.7) and permit costs (89.0) put the state below the national midpoint by 5%.
Inside North Dakota, the metros we cover range from $8,550 (Bismarck) to $8,850 (Fargo) at the midpoint.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in North Dakota (statewide), standard level
$6,850 to $10,600
About $245 to $381 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,050 |
| Labor | $3,050 | $5,450 |
| Permits and fees | $710 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,850 | $10,600 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in North Dakota
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,250 | $7,250 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $890 | $1,350 | 10% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,700 | $13,400 | 100% |
Which North Dakota city is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
1 of the 2 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | $4,100 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +2% |
| Bismarck, ND | $4,000 – $13,100 | $8,550 | −2% |
Basic, standard or premium: North Dakota prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,050 to $7,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,850 to $10,600
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,650 to $13,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $5,000 | $4,400 – $6,800 | $6,200 – $8,550 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,400 | $5,600 – $8,700 | $7,900 – $11,000 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,800 | $6,850 – $10,600 | $9,650 – $13,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $12,000 | $10,500 – $16,300 | $14,800 – $20,600 |
Why two North Dakota quotes can differ
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
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.
Other North Dakota jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
Each project weights the trades differently, so North Dakota's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, storm door is −4% and kitchen backsplash −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,800 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $830 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
North Dakota versus the states around it
North Dakota ranks 32 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. North Dakota sits at $8,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 220 miles away | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −8% |
| Minnesota | 270 miles away | $4,400 – $15,000 | $9,700 | +11% |
| Nebraska | 410 miles away | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −6% |
| Iowa | 450 miles away | $4,000 – $13,200 | $8,600 | −1% |
| Wyoming | 500 miles away | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | level |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in North Dakota
North Dakota's labor line is priced from 3 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.97 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.83 an hour, 4% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.47 and $30.55 an hour. About 2,360 work in the state. That is 55.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $31.59 an hour, which is 4% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.36 and $38.71 an hour. BLS counts 3,570 of them working in the state, 83.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $30.56 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.92 and $36.95 an hour. About 1,620 work in the state. That is 37.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.55 an hour) would add about $330 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.47) would take off about $520. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 429,430 jobs across North Dakota (May 2025), which is 0.3% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.47 | $27.83 | $30.55 | $29.12 | 0.96 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.36 | $31.59 | $38.71 | $30.38 | 1.04 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.92 | $30.56 | $36.95 | $30.67 | 1.00 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in North Dakota: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in North Dakota?
$4,050 to $13,400 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside North Dakota can sit above or below that.
+Which city in North Dakota is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Bismarck at about $8,550 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Fargo at $8,850.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in North Dakota than the US average?
It is 5% cheaper: $8,700 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in North Dakota?
About 49% ($4,250). Materials are 41%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.97x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in North Dakota?
The BLS statewide median is $27.83 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.47 to $30.55.
+Where does North Dakota rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
32nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,700 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in North Dakota?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,800 and premium work $9,650 to $13,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in North Dakota
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.