Kitchen cabinets cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $141 – $456
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #174
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in Virginia Beach, plan on $4,000 to $12,900 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $141 to $456 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $24.76 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 15% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$6,650 to $10,200
About $235 to $362 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,200 |
| Total | $6,650 | $10,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,850 | $6,550 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,450 | $12,900 | 100% |
Where the Virginia Beach price comes from
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, Virginia Beach wages are 0.88 times the national level. Labor makes up about 45% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Virginia Beach metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,650, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.9) and land at $490 to $1,450.
Planning more than one job in Virginia Beach?
Because every project leans on different trades, Virginia Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, kitchen remodel runs −5% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
How Virginia Beach compares
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 $8,000 to $9,200 across Virginia Beach and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | level |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $3,850 – $12,100 | $8,000 | −5% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +9% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +8% |
Across 300 US metros, Virginia Beach comes in at #174 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Virginia Beach is 5% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −5% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Virginia Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $4,000 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −1% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +10% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $4,250 – $14,300 | $9,300 | +10% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Virginia Beach bid
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.
Cost by quality level and size in Virginia Beach
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Virginia Beach 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
$4,000 to $7,550
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,650 to $10,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,350 to $12,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,900 | $4,300 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,300 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,200 | $5,500 – $8,400 | $7,700 – $10,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,550 | $6,650 – $10,200 | $9,350 – $12,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,100 – $11,600 | $10,200 – $15,600 | $14,300 – $19,700 |
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $24.76 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.13 and $29.02 an hour. BLS counts 4,020 of them working in the area, 52.7 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 $29.98 an hour, in line with the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.76 and $35.42 an hour. About 5,740 work in the metro. That is 75.2 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.75 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $31.49 an hour. BLS counts 5,100 of them working in the area, 66.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $510. At the 25th percentile ($22.13) it shrinks by about $320. The total moves by 6.1% or 3.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 763,060 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. That makes it the 40th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.13 | $24.76 | $29.02 | $29.12 | 0.85 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.76 | $29.98 | $35.42 | $30.38 | 0.99 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.80 | $29.75 | $31.49 | $30.67 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Virginia Beach?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $12,900 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,650 to $10,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Virginia Beach?
About $141 to $456 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 Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,450, which is 0% more than Virginia Beach ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $8,450. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Virginia Beach?
$4,000 to $12,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 5% 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 Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $24.76 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.13 to $29.02.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,550 and premium work $9,350 to $12,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Virginia Beach
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.