Kitchen cabinets cost in Chambersburg, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,050 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $142 – $452
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #179
- 1 = most expensive
Chambersburg homeowners pay roughly $4,050 to $12,700 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $142 to $452 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Chambersburg is 8% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.43 an hour in the Chambersburg area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Chambersburg, PA, standard level
$6,650 to $10,100
About $235 to $359 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,650 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Chambersburg, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 45% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,250 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $4,050 | $8,400 | $12,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Chambersburg number
Labor is 44% 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 Chambersburg the blended ratio comes out at 0.84.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Chambersburg metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,800, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (94.6) and land at $470 to $1,400.
Planning more than one job in Chambersburg?
Because every project leans on different trades, Chambersburg's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +9% and storm door −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,300 – $31,200 | −1% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,450 | −3% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,000 – $2,900 | +5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,650 | +9% |
Chambersburg: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Chambersburg 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
$4,050 to $7,500
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,650 to $10,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,250 to $12,700
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,850 | $4,300 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,200 | $5,450 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,050 – $7,500 | $6,650 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,150 – $11,500 | $10,200 – $15,500 | $14,200 – $19,500 |
Is Chambersburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $8,300 to $9,200 across Chambersburg and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg, PAthis page | $4,050 – $12,700 | $8,400 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA45 miles | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Altoona, PA50 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,800 | +5% |
| York, PA55 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +10% |
| Winchester, VA60 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +8% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Chambersburg comes in at #179 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Chambersburg is 8% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +11% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +10% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +9% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +6% |
Cities with a workforce like Chambersburg's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chambersburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | 60,620 jobs | $3,700 – $11,500 | $7,550 | −10% |
| Alexandria, LA | 60,000 jobs | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −7% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 60,630 jobs | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +11% |
| Niles, MI | 59,970 jobs | $3,950 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +1% |
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 Chambersburg is 0.84 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.57 and $28.77 an hour. BLS counts 300 of them working in the area, 49.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.47 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.95 and $35.75 an hour. About 150 work in the metro. That is 24.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $28.94 an hour, which is 6% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $21.92 and $34.17 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 23.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.77 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $640. At the 25th percentile ($22.57) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 7.7% or 1.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 60,280 jobs in the Chambersburg area. That makes it the 287th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.57 | $23.43 | $28.77 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.95 | $29.47 | $35.75 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $21.92 | $28.94 | $34.17 | $30.67 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Chambersburg
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in Chambersburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Chambersburg?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,050 to $12,700 in the Chambersburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,650 to $10,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Chambersburg?
About $142 to $452 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 Chambersburg or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,650, which is 3% more than Chambersburg ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chambersburg?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,400. Materials are 45% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Chambersburg?
$4,050 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Chambersburg?
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 Chambersburg area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chambersburg expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg is 8% below 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 Chambersburg?
The BLS median is $23.43 an hour in the Chambersburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.57 to $28.77.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Chambersburg?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,050 to $7,500 and premium work $9,250 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Chambersburg
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.