Kitchen cabinets cost in Chattanooga, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,700
- Per linear ft
- $140 – $455
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #185
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in Chattanooga, TN usually costs $3,950 to $12,700 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $140 to $455 per linear ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $770 less. Carpenters earn a median of $24.41 an hour in the Chattanooga area, 16% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Chattanooga, TN, standard level
$6,600 to $10,100
About $234 to $361 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,100 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,600 | $10,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Chattanooga, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,850 | $6,600 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $910 | $1,350 | 11% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,350 | $12,700 | 100% |
Where the Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Chattanooga is at 96.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,600 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.5: $460 to $1,350.
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen cabinets pricing in Chattanooga
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Chattanooga. 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
$3,950 to $7,450
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,600 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) | $2,550 – $4,800 | $4,250 – $6,500 | $5,950 – $8,200 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,150 | $5,400 – $8,300 | $7,600 – $10,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,450 | $6,600 – $10,100 | $9,250 – $12,700 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,050 – $11,500 | $10,100 – $15,500 | $14,200 – $19,600 |
Chattanooga against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Nashville is the priciest of the group at $8,650. Dalton is the cheapest at $7,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TNthis page | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | |
| Dalton, GA35 miles | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −8% |
| Huntsville, AL80 miles | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Knoxville, TN95 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA100 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −4% |
| Nashville, TN105 miles | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Chattanooga ranks #185 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Chattanooga is 1% above the Tennessee figure.
Elsewhere in Tennessee
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $4,050 – $13,200 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Chattanooga against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 268,970 jobs | $4,600 – $15,000 | $9,850 | +18% |
| Huntsville, AL | 266,650 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −2% |
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −3% |
| Lakeland, FL | 265,280 jobs | $3,850 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −5% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Chattanooga 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.
What local crews earn in Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.41 an hour, 16% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $29.19 an hour. About 620 work in the metro. That is 23.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $34.77 an hour, which is 14% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.68 and $37.19 an hour. BLS counts 1,760 of them working in the area, 65.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.23 an hour, 8% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.34 and $34.14 an hour. About 860 work in the metro. That is 32.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $570 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $240. That is a swing of roughly 2.9% to 6.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Chattanooga has 268,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 98th 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% | $22.40 | $24.41 | $29.19 | $29.12 | 0.84 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.68 | $34.77 | $37.19 | $30.38 | 1.14 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.34 | $28.23 | $34.14 | $30.67 | 0.92 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Chattanooga
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Chattanooga wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $760 – $2,450 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Chattanooga: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Chattanooga?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,700 in the Chattanooga area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,600 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 Chattanooga?
About $140 to $455 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,350 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Chattanooga or Dalton?
Dalton is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $7,700, which is 8% less than Chattanooga ($8,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Chattanooga?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $8,350. Materials are 43% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Chattanooga?
$3,950 to $12,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Chattanooga?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,350 for fees in the Chattanooga area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Chattanooga expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Chattanooga is 1% above the Tennessee statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $24.41 an hour in the Chattanooga area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.40 to $29.19.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Chattanooga?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,450 and premium work $9,250 to $12,700. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Chattanooga
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.