Kitchen cabinets cost in La Crosse, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,100 – $13,800
- Per linear ft
- $145 – $497
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #121
- 1 = most expensive
New kitchen cabinets in La Crosse, WI usually costs $4,100 to $13,800 for 25 linear ft. That works out to about $145 to $497 per linear ft before permits. That is within a few percent of the national midpoint, so there is little local premium or discount. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.8).
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in La Crosse, WI, standard level
$7,000 to $10,900
About $251 to $392 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 50% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $5,800 |
| Permits and fees | $730 | $1,100 |
| Total | $7,000 | $10,900 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in La Crosse, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,500 | $7,750 | 50% |
| Permits and fees | $460 | $920 | $1,400 | 10% |
| Total | $4,100 | $8,950 | $13,800 | 100% |
Why La Crosse prices look the way they do
Labor is 50% 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 La Crosse the blended ratio comes out at 1.03.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. La Crosse is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 91.8: $460 to $1,400.
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in La Crosse
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.
La Crosse: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to La Crosse. 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
$4,100 to $8,000
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,000 to $10,900
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,950 to $13,800
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,650 – $5,100 | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,350 – $8,850 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,350 – $6,550 | $5,750 – $8,950 | $8,150 – $11,300 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,100 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $10,900 | $9,950 – $13,800 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,300 – $12,300 | $10,800 – $16,800 | $15,300 – $21,300 |
How La Crosse compares
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Rochester is the priciest of the group at $9,300. Waterloo is the cheapest at $8,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WIthis page | $4,100 – $13,800 | $8,950 | |
| Rochester, MN65 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +4% |
| Dubuque, IA85 miles | $4,000 – $13,400 | $8,700 | −3% |
| Eau Claire, WI85 miles | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Madison, WI85 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +4% |
| Waterloo, IA105 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −5% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +2% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +2% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, La Crosse ranks #121 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, La Crosse is 2% below the Wisconsin figure.
Elsewhere in Wisconsin
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +4% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +4% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +2% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +2% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +17% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is La Crosse against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $3,850 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −10% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −5% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | +1% |
| Houma, LA | 83,440 jobs | $3,800 – $12,100 | $7,950 | −11% |
What local crews earn in La Crosse
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 La Crosse the blend is 1.03.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $28.34 an hour, in line with the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.93 and $36.95 an hour. About 450 work in the metro. That is 53.3 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 $37.87 an hour, which is 25% above the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $29.32 and $45.60 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 37.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $39.72 an hour, 30% above the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $29.32 and $47.12 an hour. About 280 work in the metro. That is 33.2 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 $1,050 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $530. That is a swing of roughly 5.9% to 11.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
La Crosse-Onalaska has 84,380 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 228th 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% | $23.93 | $28.34 | $36.95 | $29.12 | 0.97 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $29.32 | $37.87 | $45.60 | $30.38 | 1.25 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $29.32 | $39.72 | $47.12 | $30.67 | 1.30 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.03 | |||||
Related projects, priced for La Crosse
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same La Crosse wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, shower pan comes out highest (+9%) and front door lowest (−5%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $910 | −4% |
| Front door | 1 door | $480 – $2,350 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +3% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,100 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
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Kitchen cabinets in La Crosse: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in La Crosse?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,100 to $13,800 in the La Crosse area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,000 to $10,900. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in La Crosse?
About $145 to $497 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $460 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in La Crosse or Rochester?
Rochester is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 4% more than La Crosse ($8,950). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in La Crosse?
About 50% at the midpoint, or $4,500 out of $8,950. Materials are 39% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in La Crosse?
$4,100 to $13,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in La Crosse?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $460 to $1,400 for fees in the La Crosse area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is La Crosse expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
La Crosse is 2% below the Wisconsin statewide estimate ($9,150 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Wisconsin; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in La Crosse?
The BLS median is $28.34 an hour in the La Crosse area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.93 to $36.95.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in La Crosse?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,100 to $8,000 and premium work $9,950 to $13,800. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near La Crosse
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.