Kitchen cabinets cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $13,000
- Per linear ft
- $141 – $469
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #166
- 1 = most expensive
Youngstown homeowners pay roughly $3,950 to $13,000 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $141 to $469 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Youngstown is 7% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $27.39 an hour in the Youngstown area, 6% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$6,700 to $10,300
About $239 to $371 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,950 | $5,300 |
| Permits and fees | $700 | $1,050 |
| Total | $6,700 | $10,300 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,200 | $4,100 | $7,050 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $440 | $870 | $1,300 | 10% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,500 | $13,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Youngstown number
Labor is 48% 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 Youngstown the blended ratio comes out at 0.94.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.4) and land at $440 to $1,300.
Why two Youngstown quotes can differ
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.
Planning more than one job in Youngstown?
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, storm door runs −6% and kitchen backsplash −13%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −13% |
How Youngstown compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Pittsburgh is the priciest of the group at $9,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +5% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | level |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $4,100 – $13,700 | $8,900 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +8% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $4,150 – $13,600 | $8,900 | +4% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $4,050 – $13,600 | $8,850 | +4% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #166 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Youngstown is 4% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +8% |
| 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 | +4% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +5% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | +5% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +9% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −3% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −7% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $4,550 – $15,100 | $9,800 | +16% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Youngstown is 0.94 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 28.7 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 $28.64 an hour, 6% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $36.46 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 51.8 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 $28.69 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $38.98 an hour. BLS counts 410 of them working in the area, 25.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.03 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $920. At the 25th percentile ($21.75) it shrinks by about $680. The total moves by 10.8% or 8.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.13 | $28.64 | $36.46 | $30.38 | 0.94 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.25 | $28.69 | $38.98 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.94 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Youngstown
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,950 to $7,600
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,700 to $10,300
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,400 to $13,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,850 | $4,300 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,350 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,250 | $5,500 – $8,450 | $7,700 – $10,700 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,600 | $6,700 – $10,300 | $9,400 – $13,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,700 | $10,300 – $15,900 | $14,500 – $20,100 |
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Kitchen cabinets in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Youngstown?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $13,000 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,700 to $10,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Youngstown?
About $141 to $469 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $440 to $1,300 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,950, which is 5% more than Youngstown ($8,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $8,500. Materials are 41% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Youngstown?
$3,950 to $13,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Youngstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $440 to $1,300 for fees in the Youngstown area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 4% 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 Youngstown?
The BLS median is $27.39 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.75 to $35.03.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Youngstown?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,600 and premium work $9,400 to $13,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Youngstown
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.