Kitchen cabinets cost in Bellingham, WA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,750 – $16,400
- Per linear ft
- $169 – $595
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +16%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #11
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Bellingham area: $4,750 to $16,400 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 16% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, 21% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Bellingham, WA, standard level
$8,250 to $12,900
About $297 to $467 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,400 | $4,450 |
| Labor | $4,000 | $7,200 |
| Permits and fees | $830 | $1,250 |
| Total | $8,250 | $12,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Bellingham, WA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $3,950 | $5,250 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,600 | $5,600 | $9,600 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $520 | $1,050 | $1,550 | 10% |
| Total | $4,750 | $10,600 | $16,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Bellingham 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, Bellingham wages are 1.28 times the national level. Labor makes up about 53% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Bellingham is at 105.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,950 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 103.3: $520 to $1,550.
Who does the work: Bellingham 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 Bellingham the blend is 1.28.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $35.22 an hour, 21% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.17 and $46.22 an hour. About 950 work in the metro. That is 104.0 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 $46.92 an hour, which is 54% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $33.38 and $60.08 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 61.3 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 $49.40 an hour, 61% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $30.53 and $69.49 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 59.1 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 $1,300 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $730. That is a swing of roughly 6.9% to 12.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Bellingham has 91,390 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 217th 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% | $29.17 | $35.22 | $46.22 | $29.12 | 1.21 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $33.38 | $46.92 | $60.08 | $30.38 | 1.54 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $30.53 | $49.40 | $69.49 | $30.67 | 1.61 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
Bellingham: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Bellingham. 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
$4,750 to $9,400
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$8,250 to $12,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$11,800 to $16,400
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $3,050 – $6,000 | $5,300 – $8,250 | $7,500 – $10,500 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,900 – $7,700 | $6,750 – $10,600 | $9,650 – $13,400 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,750 – $9,400 | $8,250 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,400 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $7,300 – $14,500 | $12,700 – $19,900 | $18,100 – $25,300 |
How Bellingham compares
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Bellingham. Yakima is the lowest at about $9,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 175 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WAthis page | $4,750 – $16,400 | $10,600 | |
| Bremerton, WA90 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −7% |
| Seattle, WA95 miles | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +2% |
| Olympia, WA140 miles | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −7% |
| Yakima, WA175 miles | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −10% |
| Spokane, WA200 miles | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −10% |
| Washington (statewide) | $4,700 – $16,300 | $10,500 | −1% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −14% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Bellingham ranks #11 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Bellingham is 1% above the Washington figure.
Elsewhere in Washington
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 2,086,210 jobs | $4,800 – $16,800 | $10,800 | +2% |
| Spokane, WA | 255,820 jobs | $4,450 – $14,700 | $9,550 | −10% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,850 | −7% |
| Kennewick, WA | 129,490 jobs | $4,600 – $15,500 | $10,000 | −5% |
| Yakima, WA | 97,010 jobs | $4,400 – $14,600 | $9,500 | −10% |
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Bellingham against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 93,740 jobs | $4,550 – $15,200 | $9,900 | −7% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $3,900 – $12,400 | $8,150 | −23% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | −1% |
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −24% |
Planning more than one job in Bellingham?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Bellingham wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+30%) and front door lowest (+9%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $20,400 – $34,800 | +10% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $390 – $1,050 | +11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $570 – $2,700 | +9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,750 – $28,500 | +22% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,300 – $3,550 | +30% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $360 – $1,750 | +19% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Bellingham
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 Bellingham: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Bellingham?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,750 to $16,400 in the Bellingham area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,250 to $12,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Bellingham?
About $169 to $595 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $520 to $1,550 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Bellingham or Bremerton?
Bremerton is 90 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,900, which is 7% less than Bellingham ($10,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Bellingham?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $5,600 out of $10,600. Materials are 37% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Bellingham?
$4,750 to $16,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Bellingham?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $520 to $1,550 for fees in the Bellingham area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Bellingham expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Washington?
Bellingham is 1% above the Washington statewide estimate ($10,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Washington; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Bellingham?
The BLS median is $35.22 an hour in the Bellingham area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.17 to $46.22.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Bellingham?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,750 to $9,400 and premium work $11,800 to $16,400. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Bellingham
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.