Cost to Kitchen Cabinet Replacement in Salt Lake City, UT

$8,640–$27,000 in Salt Lake City

8% above the national average · 1.08x cost multiplier

Homeowners in Salt Lake City typically spend $8,640–$27,000 on a kitchen cabinet replacement, about 8% above the national average. Labor rates and contractor availability in the Mountain West region drive much of the price difference. Permit requirements and material delivery costs also play a role. See the full tier-by-tier breakdown below before requesting bids.

Cost Breakdown in Salt Lake City

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per per linear foot	$162	$540	$1296
Materials	$3,780	$9,720	$23,760
Labor	$2,700	$4,860	$7,560
Permits	$0	$0	$0
Total	$6,480+8% vs. national avg	$15,120+8% vs. national avg	$33,480+8% vs. national avg

Budget

Stock ready-to-assemble (RTA) or big-box store stock cabinets (IKEA, Home Depot Hampton Bay), basic installation - 20-25 linear feet

Mid-Range

Semi-custom cabinets with soft-close hinges, dovetail drawer boxes, and more finish options (KraftMaid, Merillat, Medallion) - 20-25 linear feet

Premium

Custom or high-end semi-custom cabinets (Waypoint, Wellborn, Omega, custom shop) with specialty finishes, rollout trays, built-in organizers - 20-25 linear feet

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Salt Lake City may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Stock / Ready-to-Assemble (RTA)	$75-$200/linear ft installed	Lowest cost, available same-day from big-box stores, good quality at higher price points (IKEA Sektion)	Limited sizes and finishes, particleboard boxes common, no customization	Budget kitchens, rental properties, DIYers comfortable with flat-pack assemblyLowest cost, available same-day from big-box stores, good quality at higher price points (IKEA Sektion)
Semi-Custom Cabinets	$200-$600/linear ft installed	Wide range of sizes, finishes, and options, dovetail drawers and soft-close standard at mid tier, 4-8 week lead time	Not fully custom, limited on truly unusual sizes or non-standard configurations	Most kitchen remodels - the best balance of quality, options, and costWide range of sizes, finishes, and options, dovetail drawers and soft-close standard at mid tier, 4-8 week lead time
Custom Cabinets (Shop-Built)	$500-$1,200+/linear ft installed	Built to your exact specs, any size, finish, and configuration possible, highest quality construction	Expensive, 8-16 week lead time, requires detailed design process	Unusual kitchen layouts, design-forward renovations, high-end homesBuilt to your exact specs, any size, finish, and configuration possible, highest quality construction
Thermofoil Cabinets	$150-$350/linear ft installed	Easy to clean, uniform color and sheen, durable surface	Edges can peel near heat sources like dishwasher, can't be repainted	Contemporary kitchens, budget mid-range option for a clean modern lookEasy to clean, uniform color and sheen, durable surface
Shaker-Style Wood Cabinets	$250-$800/linear ft installed	Classic timeless look, repaintable and refinishable, most popular style in current market	More expensive than flat-front, recessed panel collects some dust	Traditional, transitional, and contemporary kitchens - the most versatile cabinet styleClassic timeless look, repaintable and refinishable, most popular style in current market

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Salt Lake City Estimate

Typical Range

$8,640–$27,000

vs. National Average

8% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.08x

Cost Per per linear foot

$162–$1296

Estimates apply Salt Lake City's 1.08x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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