Kitchen cabinets cost in Columbus, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,200
- Per linear ft
- $148 – $511
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Columbus area: $4,150 to $14,200 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. Carpenters earn a median of $31.96 an hour in the Columbus area, 10% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Columbus, OH, standard level
$7,200 to $11,200
About $257 to $402 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,350 | $6,050 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,200 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Columbus, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,350 | $4,700 | $8,100 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 10% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,200 | $14,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Columbus number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $31.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Columbus is 1.08 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 51% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Columbus 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 95.5: $480 to $1,450.
Related projects, priced for Columbus
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Columbus wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, storm door comes out highest (level) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,700 – $30,200 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $940 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $520 – $2,400 | −2% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,550 – $22,600 | −3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $860 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Is Columbus cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Columbus. Wheeling is the lowest at about $8,300 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 105 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OHthis page | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | |
| Dayton, OH70 miles | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −6% |
| Canton, OH100 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −7% |
| Wheeling, WV105 miles | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | −10% |
| Cincinnati, OH105 miles | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Huntington, WV110 miles | $3,950 – $12,800 | $8,350 | −9% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Columbus ranks #91 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Columbus is 4% above the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | −3% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −6% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −3% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Columbus against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,105,170 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | level |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −12% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Columbus
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Columbus
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Columbus. 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
$4,150 to $8,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,200 to $11,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,200
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,250 | $4,600 – $7,200 | $6,550 – $9,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,700 | $5,900 – $9,200 | $8,350 – $11,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,200 | $7,200 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,200 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,600 | $11,000 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,900 |
Who does the work: Columbus 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 Columbus the blend is 1.08.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $31.96 an hour, 10% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $37.69 an hour. About 3,620 work in the metro. That is 32.7 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 $31.11 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $24.19 and $38.45 an hour. BLS counts 7,210 of them working in the area, 65.2 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 $30.41 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.72 and $41.05 an hour. About 3,060 work in the metro. That is 27.7 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 $690 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $520. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 7.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Columbus has 1,105,580 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 30th 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% | $27.61 | $31.96 | $37.69 | $29.12 | 1.10 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $24.19 | $31.11 | $38.45 | $30.38 | 1.02 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.72 | $30.41 | $41.05 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.08 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Columbus: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Columbus?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,200 in the Columbus area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $11,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Columbus?
About $148 to $511 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 Columbus or Dayton?
Dayton is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 6% less than Columbus ($9,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Columbus?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,700 out of $9,200. Materials are 38% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Columbus?
$4,150 to $14,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Columbus?
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 Columbus area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Columbus expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Ohio?
Columbus is 4% 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 Columbus?
The BLS median is $31.96 an hour in the Columbus area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.61 to $37.69.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Columbus?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,200. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Columbus
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.