Kitchen cabinets cost in South Carolina
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,600
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $447
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Metros covered
- 7
South Carolina prices for kitchen cabinets: $3,950 to $12,600 for 25 linear ft, or $139 to $447 per linear ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 10% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $24.36 an hour.
Inside South Carolina, the metros we cover range from $8,000 (Myrtle Beach) to $8,350 (Charleston) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in South Carolina (statewide), standard level
$6,550 to $10,000
About $231 to $354 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,650 | $4,750 |
| Permits and fees | $750 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,550 | $10,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in South Carolina
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,700 | $6,350 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $940 | $1,400 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,250 | $12,600 | 100% |
If you are planning more than one job in South Carolina
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide South Carolina wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−12%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $780 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
South Carolina against its neighbors
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for kitchen cabinets, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $11,400 and the cheapest Arkansas at $7,800, both for 25 linear ft at the midpoint. South Carolina sits at $8,250. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 120 miles away | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Georgia | 180 miles away | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Virginia | 300 miles away | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +7% |
| West Virginia | 340 miles away | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 350 miles away | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | level |
South Carolina metro-by-metro prices
2 of the 7 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,250, and the top-to-bottom gap is 4%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (25 linear ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | +1% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Greenville, SC | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Hilton Head, SC | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,200 | −1% |
| Florence, SC | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Columbia, SC | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −3% |
Quality levels and sizes in South Carolina
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide South Carolina wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$3,950 to $7,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,550 to $10,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 to $12,600
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,900 – $8,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,100 | $5,350 – $8,200 | $7,500 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,400 | $6,550 – $10,000 | $9,100 – $12,600 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,300 | $10,000 – $15,300 | $14,000 – $19,300 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in South Carolina
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.
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.
What carpenters and the other trades earn in South Carolina
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 3 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.85 for South Carolina.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.36 an hour, which is 16% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.97 and $30.10 an hour. BLS counts 6,950 of them working in the state, 30.2 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 $28.24 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.03 and $31.82 an hour. About 8,010 work in the state. That is 34.7 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 $25.93 an hour, which is 15% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $30.77 an hour. BLS counts 5,770 of them working in the state, 25.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.10 an hour) would add about $690 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($20.97) would take off about $410. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 2,305,080 jobs across South Carolina (May 2025), which is 1.5% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $20.97 | $24.36 | $30.10 | $29.12 | 0.84 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.03 | $28.24 | $31.82 | $30.38 | 0.93 | state |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.31 | $25.93 | $30.77 | $30.67 | 0.85 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in South Carolina: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in South Carolina?
$3,950 to $12,600 for 25 linear ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside South Carolina can sit above or below that.
+Which city in South Carolina is cheapest for kitchen cabinets?
Myrtle Beach at about $8,000 (midpoint, 25 linear ft). The priciest is Charleston at $8,350.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in South Carolina than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $8,250 against $9,150 for 25 linear ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in South Carolina?
About 45% ($3,700). Materials are 44%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.85x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in South Carolina?
The BLS statewide median is $24.36 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.97 to $30.10.
+Where does South Carolina rank for kitchen cabinets costs?
42nd most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,250 for 25 linear ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in South Carolina?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,400 and premium work $9,100 to $12,600. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets by city in South Carolina
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.