Kitchen cabinets cost in Ohio
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $13,600
- Per linear ft
- $144 – $489
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Ohio? Plan on $4,050 to $13,600 for 25 linear ft. Wages (1.00x the US blend), materials (price index 93.7) and permit costs (92.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 3%.
Inside Ohio, the metros we cover range from $8,500 (Youngstown) to $9,200 (Columbus) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Ohio (statewide), standard level
$6,950 to $10,700
About $247 to $385 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $5,650 |
| Permits and fees | $740 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Ohio
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,400 | $7,550 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $930 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,850 | $13,600 | 100% |
Which Ohio city is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
3 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,850, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Akron, OH | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Toledo, OH | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Cleveland, OH | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | level |
| Cincinnati, OH | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | level |
| Dayton, OH | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Canton, OH | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −4% |
| Youngstown, OH | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −4% |
Ohio against its neighbors
Ohio ranks 28 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. Ohio sits at $8,850. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 130 miles away | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −8% |
| Michigan | 180 miles away | $4,200 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Indiana | 180 miles away | $4,200 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +3% |
| Kentucky | 210 miles away | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,400 | −5% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $4,800 – $16,900 | $10,800 | +23% |
Quality levels and sizes in Ohio
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Ohio wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,050 to $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,950 to $10,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,800 to $13,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $5,050 | $4,450 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,450 | $5,700 – $8,800 | $8,050 – $11,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,700 | $9,800 – $13,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,100 – $20,900 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Ohio
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 Ohio jobs that often go with kitchen cabinets
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Ohio wages and prices. Against national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
What carpenters and the other trades earn in Ohio
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 1.00 for Ohio.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.24 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.42 and $36.47 an hour. BLS counts 18,450 of them working in the state, 33.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.11 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.10 and $38.70 an hour. About 28,950 work in the state. That is 52.2 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 $30.45 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $40.51 an hour. BLS counts 16,390 of them working in the state, 29.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($36.47 an hour) would add about $870 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($23.42) would take off about $700. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 5,550,180 jobs across Ohio (May 2025), which is 3.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.42 | $29.24 | $36.47 | $29.12 | 1.00 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.10 | $31.11 | $38.70 | $30.38 | 1.02 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.06 | $30.45 | $40.51 | $30.67 | 0.99 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Ohio: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Ohio?
$4,050 to $13,600 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Ohio can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Ohio is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Youngstown at about $8,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Columbus at $9,200.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Ohio than the US average?
It is 3% cheaper: $8,850 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Ohio?
About 50% ($4,400). Materials are 40%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 1.00x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Ohio?
The BLS statewide median is $29.24 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.42 to $36.47.
+Where does Ohio rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
28th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,850 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Ohio?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,900 and premium work $9,800 to $13,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in Ohio
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.