Cost to Under-Cabinet Kitchen Lighting Installation in Baltimore, MD

$472–$1,770 in Baltimore

18% above the national average · 1.18x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $472–$1,770 for a under-cabinet kitchen lighting installation in Baltimore, about 18% above the national benchmark. The Northeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at Baltimore prices.

Cost Breakdown in Baltimore

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Materials	$118	$354	$708
Labor	$177	$472	$944
Permits	$0	$0	$89
Total	$295+18% vs. national avg	$826+18% vs. national avg	$1,859+18% vs. national avg

Budget

Plug-in LED strip lights or battery puck lights, minimal wiring, 6-8 linear feet of coverage

Mid-Range

Hardwired LED strip or light bar system with dimmer switch, 12-16 linear feet, hidden wiring

Premium

Hardwired LED system with color temperature control, under and in-cabinet lighting, smart switch, 16-24 linear feet

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Baltimore may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
LED Strip Lights (Tape)	$3-$8/linear ft (materials)	Most even illumination, ultra-thin profile, flexible for curves, dimmable, energy efficient	Requires driver/transformer, adhesive can fail over time, harder to replace sections	Most kitchens - provides the cleanest, most uniform lookMost even illumination, ultra-thin profile, flexible for curves, dimmable, energy efficient
LED Puck Lights	$15-$40 each	Easy to install, available in plug-in or battery, individually replaceable	Creates uneven pools of light with shadows between pucks, visible hardware	Small areas, renters, or budget-friendly DIY installationsEasy to install, available in plug-in or battery, individually replaceable
LED Light Bars	$20-$60 each (12-24 inches)	Easy to hardwire or plug in, link multiple bars together, replaceable units	Visible seams between bars, thicker profile than strips, may create hot spots	Homeowners who want hardwired lighting but prefer a simpler install than strip lightsEasy to hardwire or plug in, link multiple bars together, replaceable units
Tunable White LED (CCT Adjustable)	$8-$15/linear ft (materials)	Warm light for ambiance, cool light for cooking tasks, matches any time of day	Requires special driver, more expensive, more complex wiring and controls	Design-conscious homeowners who want flexibility in color temperatureWarm light for ambiance, cool light for cooking tasks, matches any time of day

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Baltimore Estimate

Typical Range

$472–$1,770

vs. National Average

18% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.18x

Estimates apply Baltimore's 1.18x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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