Kitchen cabinets cost in Cincinnati, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $13,600
- Per linear ft
- $144 – $486
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #134
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Cincinnati area: $4,050 to $13,600 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 3% lower than the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Cincinnati, OH, standard level
$6,900 to $10,700
About $246 to $384 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,900 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Cincinnati, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,450 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,850 | $13,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Cincinnati number
Labor is 49% 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 Cincinnati the blended ratio comes out at 1.00.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cincinnati is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.4: $480 to $1,450.
Why two Cincinnati 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.
Is Cincinnati cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Indianapolis is the priciest of the group at $9,250. Lexington is the cheapest at $8,350.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OHthis page | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | |
| Dayton, OH55 miles | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Lexington, KY65 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −5% |
| Louisville, KY90 miles | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | −1% |
| Indianapolis, IN100 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +5% |
| Columbus, OH105 miles | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +3% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Cincinnati ranks #134 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cincinnati is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Cincinnati against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +5% |
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | −2% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +3% |
Related projects, priced for Cincinnati
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cincinnati wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| 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 | $870 – $2,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Who does the work: Cincinnati trade wages
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 Cincinnati the blend is 1.00.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.90 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.62 and $35.00 an hour. About 4,610 work in the metro. That is 41.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $30.53 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.70 and $38.23 an hour. BLS counts 5,640 of them working in the area, 51.2 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 $31.33 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.18 and $40.74 an hour. About 3,640 work in the metro. That is 33.1 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 $730 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $630. That is a swing of roughly 7.2% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cincinnati has 1,101,030 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 32nd 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% | $23.62 | $28.90 | $35.00 | $29.12 | 0.99 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.70 | $30.53 | $38.23 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.18 | $31.33 | $40.74 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.00 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Cincinnati
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cincinnati. 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
$4,050 to $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,900 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) | $2,650 – $5,050 | $4,450 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,750 |
| 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 | $6,900 – $10,700 | $9,800 – $13,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,200 – $12,100 | $10,600 – $16,500 | $15,000 – $20,900 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Cincinnati: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Cincinnati?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,050 to $13,600 in the Cincinnati area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,900 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Cincinnati?
About $144 to $486 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 Cincinnati or Dayton?
Dayton is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 2% less than Cincinnati ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cincinnati?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $8,850. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Cincinnati?
$4,050 to $13,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cincinnati expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cincinnati is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Cincinnati?
The BLS median is $28.90 an hour in the Cincinnati area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.62 to $35.00.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Cincinnati?
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 near Cincinnati
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.