Kitchen cabinets cost in Lancaster, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $13,500
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $481
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −3%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #133
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Lancaster, plan on $4,150 to $13,500 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $147 to $481 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 3% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $26.77 an hour in the Lancaster area, 8% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Lancaster, PA, standard level
$6,950 to $10,700
About $248 to $381 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $2,900 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,950 | $10,700 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Lancaster, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,150 | $4,100 | $7,000 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,150 | $8,850 | $13,500 | 100% |
Where the Lancaster price comes from
Labor is 46% 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 Lancaster the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Lancaster 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 (98.3) and land at $490 to $1,450.
Cost by quality level and size in Lancaster
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Lancaster 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
$4,150 to $7,900
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,950 to $10,700
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,750 to $13,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $6,900 | $6,300 – $8,700 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,450 – $6,500 | $5,750 – $8,800 | $8,050 – $11,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $7,900 | $6,950 – $10,700 | $9,750 – $13,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,400 – $12,100 | $10,700 – $16,400 | $15,000 – $20,700 |
Is Lancaster 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 $8,850 to $9,400 across Lancaster and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PAthis page | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | |
| York, PA25 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Reading, PA30 miles | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | level |
| Harrisburg, PA45 miles | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Philadelphia, PA50 miles | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +5% |
| Baltimore, MD55 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +6% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +3% |
Across 300 US metros, Lancaster comes in at #133 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Lancaster is 3% 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 | +5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +4% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +3% |
| York, PA | 183,590 jobs | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Lancaster's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lancaster against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | +3% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 245,170 jobs | $3,950 – $12,400 | $8,200 | −7% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | +8% |
| Trenton, NJ | 240,190 jobs | $4,450 – $15,100 | $9,750 | +11% |
Lancaster labor market for kitchen cabinets
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 Lancaster is 0.93 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $26.77 an hour, which is 8% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.56 and $29.68 an hour. BLS counts 2,750 of them working in the area, 109.0 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 $30.52 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.71 and $39.62 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 48.4 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 $29.78 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.78 and $35.90 an hour. BLS counts 820 of them working in the area, 32.5 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 ($29.68 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $350. At the 25th percentile ($22.56) it shrinks by about $510. The total moves by 4.0% or 5.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 252,230 jobs in the Lancaster area. That makes it the 103rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.16% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.56 | $26.77 | $29.68 | $29.12 | 0.92 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.71 | $30.52 | $39.62 | $30.38 | 1.00 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.78 | $29.78 | $35.90 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Lancaster bid
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).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Planning more than one job in Lancaster?
Because every project leans on different trades, Lancaster's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +7% and storm door −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $930 | −2% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,500 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,800 – $23,700 | +2% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $990 – $2,900 | +4% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $330 – $1,600 | +7% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Lancaster: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Lancaster?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $13,500 in the Lancaster area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,950 to $10,700. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Lancaster?
About $147 to $481 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Lancaster or York?
York is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,200, which is 4% more than Lancaster ($8,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lancaster?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $4,100 out of $8,850. Materials are 43% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Lancaster?
$4,150 to $13,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Lancaster?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Lancaster area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lancaster expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Lancaster is 3% 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 Lancaster?
The BLS median is $26.77 an hour in the Lancaster area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.56 to $29.68.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Lancaster?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $7,900 and premium work $9,750 to $13,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Lancaster
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.