Cost to Under-Cabinet Kitchen Lighting Installation in Boston, MA

$528–$1,980 in Boston

32% above the national average · 1.32x cost multiplier

In Boston, a under-cabinet kitchen lighting installation runs $528 to $1,980 on average — about 32% above what homeowners pay nationwide. The Northeast market's labor costs account for most of the gap, with material pricing and local permitting fees adding to the spread. Use the cost table below to compare budget, mid-range, and premium options side by side.

Cost Breakdown in Boston

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Materials	$132	$396	$792
Labor	$198	$528	$1,056
Permits	$0	$0	$99
Total	$330+32% vs. national avg	$924+32% vs. national avg	$2,079+32% 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 Boston 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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Boston Estimate

Typical Range

$528–$1,980

vs. National Average

32% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.32x

Estimates apply Boston's 1.32x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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