Kitchen cabinets cost in York, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,250 – $14,100
- Per linear ft
- $152 – $508
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #89
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in York, plan on $4,250 to $14,100 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $152 to $508 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $29.40 an hour in the York area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in York, PA, standard level
$7,250 to $11,200
About $259 to $401 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,300 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,250 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in York, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,800 | $5,050 | 41% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,450 | $7,650 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 10% |
| Total | $4,250 | $9,200 | $14,100 | 100% |
What is behind the York number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $29.40 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for York is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 49% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the York 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 (96.0) and land at $480 to $1,450.
York against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Baltimore is the priciest of the group at $9,400. Chambersburg is the cheapest at $8,400.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| York, PAthis page | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | |
| Lancaster, PA25 miles | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Harrisburg, PA35 miles | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Baltimore, MD45 miles | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | +2% |
| Chambersburg, PA55 miles | $4,050 – $12,700 | $8,400 | −9% |
| Reading, PA55 miles | $4,200 – $13,600 | $8,850 | −4% |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,900 | $9,050 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −1% |
Across 300 US metros, York comes in at #89 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, York is 1% above the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $4,250 – $13,900 | $9,100 | −1% |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $4,150 – $13,500 | $8,850 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like York's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is York against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee, FL | 186,160 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −13% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $3,850 – $12,500 | $8,150 | −11% |
| Salinas, CA | 186,430 jobs | $4,550 – $15,300 | $9,900 | +8% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −9% |
Planning more than one job in York?
Because every project leans on different trades, York's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen backsplash runs +10% and front door +1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,800 – $32,000 | +2% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | +1% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,950 – $24,700 | +6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,050 | +10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $340 – $1,650 | +10% |
York 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 York is 1.02 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.40 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.63 and $38.86 an hour. BLS counts 1,190 of them working in the area, 64.8 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 $31.43 an hour, 3% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.67 and $37.99 an hour. About 770 work in the metro. That is 41.9 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 $33.70 an hour, which is 10% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.92 and $47.68 an hour. BLS counts 420 of them working in the area, 22.9 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 ($38.86 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,150. At the 25th percentile ($23.63) it shrinks by about $690. The total moves by 12.4% or 7.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 183,590 jobs in the York-Hanover area. That makes it the 125th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.63 | $29.40 | $38.86 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.67 | $31.43 | $37.99 | $30.38 | 1.03 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.92 | $33.70 | $47.68 | $30.67 | 1.10 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in York
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for York 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
$4,250 to $8,200
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,250 to $11,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,200 to $14,100
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,750 – $5,300 | $4,650 – $7,150 | $6,550 – $9,050 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,500 – $6,750 | $5,950 – $9,150 | $8,350 – $11,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,250 – $8,200 | $7,250 – $11,200 | $10,200 – $14,100 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,550 – $12,600 | $11,100 – $17,200 | $15,700 – $21,700 |
Why two York quotes can differ
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.
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Kitchen cabinets in York: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in York?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,250 to $14,100 in the York area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 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 York?
About $152 to $508 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 York or Lancaster?
Lancaster is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,850, which is 4% less than York ($9,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in York?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $4,450 out of $9,200. Materials are 41% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in York?
$4,250 to $14,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in York?
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 York area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is York expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
York 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 York?
The BLS median is $29.40 an hour in the York area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.63 to $38.86.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in York?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,250 to $8,200 and premium work $10,200 to $14,100. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near York
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.