Kitchen cabinets cost in Harrisonburg, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,950 – $12,500
- Per linear ft
- $139 – $444
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #210
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Harrisonburg area: $3,950 to $12,500 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.87 an hour in the Harrisonburg area, 18% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Harrisonburg, VA, standard level
$6,500 to $9,950
About $230 to $353 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,700 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,950 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Harrisonburg, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,650 | $6,250 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,950 | $8,250 | $12,500 | 100% |
What is behind the Harrisonburg number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: carpenters at 80%, electricians at 10%, plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 10%. Weighted together, Harrisonburg wages are 0.84 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Harrisonburg is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,650 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.9: $470 to $1,400.
Is Harrisonburg cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $9,550. Lynchburg is the cheapest at $8,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg, VAthis page | $3,950 – $12,500 | $8,250 | |
| Charlottesville, VA40 miles | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +5% |
| Winchester, VA55 miles | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +1% |
| Washington, DC80 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +16% |
| Lynchburg, VA80 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Morgantown, WV85 miles | $3,900 – $12,500 | $8,200 | level |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +7% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Harrisonburg ranks #210 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Harrisonburg is 7% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +3% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +5% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Harrisonburg against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $4,350 – $14,800 | $9,550 | +16% |
| El Centro, CA | 65,430 jobs | $4,600 – $15,700 | $10,100 | +23% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $4,050 – $13,300 | $8,650 | +5% |
| Dalton, GA | 65,300 jobs | $3,750 – $11,600 | $7,700 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Harrisonburg
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Harrisonburg. 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 $7,350
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,500 to $9,950
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,100 to $12,500
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,550 – $4,750 | $4,200 – $6,450 | $5,850 – $8,100 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,250 – $6,050 | $5,350 – $8,200 | $7,500 – $10,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,950 – $7,350 | $6,500 – $9,950 | $9,100 – $12,500 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,000 – $11,300 | $9,950 – $15,200 | $13,900 – $19,200 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Harrisonburg bid
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.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Planning more than one job in Harrisonburg?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Harrisonburg wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−6%) and shower pan lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,700 | −6% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −8% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Who does the work: Harrisonburg trade wages
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 Harrisonburg the blend is 0.84.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.87 an hour, 18% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.82 and $28.30 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 58.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.75 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.82 and $37.09 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 56.5 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 $25.14 an hour, 18% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.17 and $29.86 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 36.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $530 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $250. That is a swing of roughly 3.0% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Harrisonburg has 65,460 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 274th 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% | $21.82 | $23.87 | $28.30 | $29.12 | 0.82 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.82 | $29.75 | $37.09 | $30.38 | 0.98 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.17 | $25.14 | $29.86 | $30.67 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Harrisonburg: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Harrisonburg?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,950 to $12,500 in the Harrisonburg area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,500 to $9,950. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Harrisonburg?
About $139 to $444 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 Harrisonburg or Charlottesville?
Charlottesville is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,700, which is 5% more than Harrisonburg ($8,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Harrisonburg?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,250. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Harrisonburg?
$3,950 to $12,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Harrisonburg?
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 Harrisonburg area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Harrisonburg expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Virginia?
Harrisonburg is 7% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Harrisonburg?
The BLS median is $23.87 an hour in the Harrisonburg area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.82 to $28.30.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Harrisonburg?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,950 to $7,350 and premium work $9,100 to $12,500. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Harrisonburg
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.