Kitchen cabinets cost in Cleveland, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,700
- Per linear ft
- $144 – $491
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #128
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Cleveland area: $4,100 to $13,700 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 lands close to the US figure. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Cleveland, OH, standard level
$6,950 to $10,800
About $248 to $387 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $5,700 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,800 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Cleveland, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 40% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,450 | $7,600 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,900 | $13,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Cleveland number
Labor is 50% 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 Cleveland the blended ratio comes out at 1.01.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Cleveland is at 93.6 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 93.9: $470 to $1,400.
Related projects, priced for Cleveland
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Cleveland wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,500 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $880 – $2,650 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −8% |
Cleveland: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Cleveland. 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
$4,100 to $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,950 to $10,800
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,850 to $13,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,450 – $6,950 | $6,300 – $8,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,500 | $5,700 – $8,850 | $8,100 – $11,200 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,800 | $9,850 – $13,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,250 – $12,200 | $10,700 – $16,600 | $15,100 – $21,000 |
Cleveland against nearby metros and the rest of Ohio
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Cleveland. Youngstown is the lowest at about $8,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 45 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OHthis page | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | |
| Akron, OH35 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Youngstown, OH45 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −4% |
| Canton, OH65 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −4% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $4,150 – $13,600 | $8,900 | level |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $4,250 – $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, Cleveland ranks #128 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Cleveland is 0% above 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% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −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 Cleveland against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $4,650 – $15,900 | $10,300 | +16% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 826,210 jobs | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +1% |
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +5% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Cleveland
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.
Who does the work: Cleveland 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 Cleveland the blend is 1.01.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $29.16 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.22 and $38.03 an hour. About 3,280 work in the metro. That is 31.8 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 $34.07 an hour, which is 12% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.21 and $41.47 an hour. BLS counts 4,420 of them working in the area, 42.9 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 $30.30 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.28 and $39.94 an hour. About 3,040 work in the metro. That is 29.5 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $590. That is a swing of roughly 6.7% to 12.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Cleveland has 1,031,130 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 36th 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% | $24.22 | $29.16 | $38.03 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.21 | $34.07 | $41.47 | $30.38 | 1.12 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.28 | $30.30 | $39.94 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Cleveland: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Cleveland?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,700 in the Cleveland area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,800. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Cleveland?
About $144 to $491 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Cleveland or Akron?
Akron is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,950, which is 1% more than Cleveland ($8,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Cleveland?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,450 out of $8,900. Materials are 40% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Cleveland?
$4,100 to $13,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Cleveland?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the Cleveland area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Cleveland expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Ohio?
Cleveland is 0% above 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 Cleveland?
The BLS median is $29.16 an hour in the Cleveland area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.22 to $38.03.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Cleveland?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $7,900 and premium work $9,850 to $13,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Cleveland
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.