Kitchen cabinets cost in Racine, WI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,150 – $14,000
- Per linear ft
- $147 – $504
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #103
- 1 = most expensive
Racine homeowners pay roughly $4,150 to $14,000 to replace kitchen cabinets at 25 linear ft, or $147 to $504 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Racine is almost level. Carpenters earn a median of $29.29 an hour in the Racine area, 1% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Racine, WI, standard level
$7,100 to $11,100
About $254 to $397 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 51% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $5,950 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,100 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Racine, WI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 39% |
| Labor | $1,300 | $4,600 | $7,900 | 51% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 11% |
| Total | $4,150 | $9,100 | $14,000 | 100% |
Why Racine prices look the way they do
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, Racine wages are 1.06 times the national level. Labor makes up about 51% of the midpoint estimate (48% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Racine metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,500, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.0) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Planning more than one job in Racine?
Because every project leans on different trades, Racine's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +7% and front door −4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $18,000 – $30,600 | −3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $340 – $920 | −3% |
| Front door | 1 door | $490 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,850 – $24,100 | +4% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $2,950 | +7% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,500 | +1% |
Cost by quality level and size in Racine
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Racine 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
$4,150 to $8,100
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,100 to $11,100
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,100 to $14,000
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,700 – $5,200 | $4,600 – $7,100 | $6,450 – $9,000 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,400 – $6,650 | $5,850 – $9,100 | $8,300 – $11,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,150 – $8,100 | $7,100 – $11,100 | $10,100 – $14,000 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,350 – $12,500 | $10,900 – $17,000 | $15,500 – $21,600 |
Racine against nearby metros and the rest of Wisconsin
Same job, same size (25 linear ft), priced for the nearest metros. Chicago is the priciest of the group at $11,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WIthis page | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | |
| Milwaukee, WI10 miles | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Kenosha, WI15 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +5% |
| Sheboygan, WI65 miles | $4,200 – $14,300 | $9,250 | +2% |
| Janesville, WI65 miles | $4,400 – $15,500 | $9,900 | +9% |
| Chicago, IL70 miles | $4,950 – $17,300 | $11,100 | +22% |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | level |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Racine comes in at #103 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, Racine is 0% below the Wisconsin figure.
Other Wisconsin metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Madison, WI | 408,070 jobs | $4,200 – $14,400 | $9,300 | +2% |
| Green Bay, WI | 174,550 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | level |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $4,150 – $14,100 | $9,150 | +1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 93,750 jobs | $4,500 – $16,400 | $10,500 | +15% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 86,060 jobs | $4,100 – $13,900 | $9,000 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Racine's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Racine against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | 77,860 jobs | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +18% |
| Warner Robins, GA | 76,050 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −11% |
| Chico, CA | 78,220 jobs | $4,600 – $15,400 | $10,000 | +10% |
| Kenosha, WI | 75,450 jobs | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,500 | +5% |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Racine
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).
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Racine is 1.06 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $29.29 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.17 and $40.84 an hour. BLS counts 320 of them working in the area, 42.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $39.67 an hour, 31% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $28.72 and $46.36 an hour. About 350 work in the metro. That is 45.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.05 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $28.45 and $48.94 an hour. BLS counts 240 of them working in the area, 31.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,400. At the 25th percentile ($24.17) it shrinks by about $620. The total moves by 15.3% or 6.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 76,280 jobs in the Racine-Mount Pleasant area. That makes it the 243rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.17 | $29.29 | $40.84 | $29.12 | 1.01 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $28.72 | $39.67 | $46.36 | $30.38 | 1.31 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $28.45 | $37.05 | $48.94 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.06 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in Racine: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Racine?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,150 to $14,000 in the Racine area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,100 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Racine?
About $147 to $504 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Racine or Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is 10 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $9,300, which is 2% more than Racine ($9,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Racine?
About 51% at the midpoint, or $4,600 out of $9,100. Materials are 39% and permits 11%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Racine?
$4,150 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Racine?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Racine area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Racine expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Wisconsin?
Racine is 0% 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 Racine?
The BLS median is $29.29 an hour in the Racine area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.17 to $40.84.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Racine?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,150 to $8,100 and premium work $10,100 to $14,000. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Racine
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.