Kitchen cabinets cost in Allentown, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $150 – $499
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #99
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Allentown, PA usually costs $4,250 to $14,000 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $150 to $499 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Carpenters earn a median of $28.63 an hour in the Allentown area, 2% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Allentown, PA, standard level
$7,150 to $11,100
About $255 to $395 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,100 | $5,600 |
| Permits and fees | $800 | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,150 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Allentown, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,050 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,250 | $4,350 | $7,450 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 11% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Allentown number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Allentown wages are 0.99 times the national level. Labor makes up about 48% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Allentown is at 100.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,750 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.0: $500 to $1,500.
How Allentown compares
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Allentown. Lancaster is the lowest at about $8,850 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PAthis page | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Reading, PA40 miles | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Scranton, PA45 miles | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | level |
| Trenton, NJ50 miles | $4,450 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +7% |
| Philadelphia, PA60 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Lancaster, PA70 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −3% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Allentown ranks #99 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Allentown is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Elsewhere in Pennsylvania
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | level |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −3% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Allentown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −10% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $4,000 – $13,300 | $8,650 | −5% |
| Boise, ID | 391,790 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −8% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | −10% |
Allentown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Allentown. 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
$4,250 to $8,150
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,150 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,250 | $4,600 – $7,100 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,700 | $5,900 – $9,100 | $8,300 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,150 | $7,150 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,500 – $12,500 | $11,000 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,500 |
What local crews earn in Allentown
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 Allentown the blend is 0.99.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.63 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.31 and $32.64 an hour. About 1,390 work in the metro. That is 36.9 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 $31.97 an hour, which is 5% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $27.38 and $39.66 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 29.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $31.22 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.41 and $39.61 an hour. About 730 work in the metro. That is 19.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $480 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $640. That is a swing of roughly 7.0% to 5.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton has 377,180 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 69th 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% | $23.31 | $28.63 | $32.64 | $29.12 | 0.98 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $27.38 | $31.97 | $39.66 | $30.38 | 1.05 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $24.41 | $31.22 | $39.61 | $30.67 | 1.02 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Allentown
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Allentown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (level) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,600 – $31,600 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $350 – $950 | level |
| Front door | 1 door | $500 – $2,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,700 – $23,300 | level |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $910 – $2,750 | −1% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $290 – $1,450 | −3% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Allentown bid
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
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Kitchen cabinets in Allentown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Allentown?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $14,000 in the Allentown area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,150 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Allentown?
About $150 to $499 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $500 to $1,500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Allentown or Reading?
Reading is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,850, which is 3% less than Allentown ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Allentown?
About 48% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $9,100. Materials are 41% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Allentown?
$4,250 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Allentown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $500 to $1,500 for fees in the Allentown area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Allentown expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Allentown is 1% above the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($9,050 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Allentown?
The BLS median is $28.63 an hour in the Allentown area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.31 to $32.64.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Allentown?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,150 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Allentown
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.