Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Cost by City (2026)
Reface existing boxes with new doors and hardware — lower-cost kitchen refresh. Below are typical costs for a typical kitchen, adjusted for each metro's construction-cost factor relative to the national average. Use the interactive estimator to set your scope and print a take-to-contractor plan.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing cost across U.S. metros
Costs reflect each city's location factor applied to national-average typical-project ranges (medium scope). Select any city to open its full regional cost page with every project priced.
| City | Factor | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1.45× | $5,800 | $13,050 | $23,200 |
| San Jose, CA | 1.42× | $5,680 | $12,780 | $22,720 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.40× | $5,600 | $12,600 | $22,400 |
| Boston, MA | 1.30× | $5,200 | $11,700 | $20,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.28× | $5,120 | $11,520 | $20,480 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.25× | $5,000 | $11,250 | $20,000 |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 1.18× | $4,720 | $10,620 | $18,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1.10× | $4,400 | $9,900 | $17,600 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.12× | $4,480 | $10,080 | $17,920 |
| Denver, CO | 1.10× | $4,400 | $9,900 | $17,600 |
| Portland, OR | 1.08× | $4,320 | $9,720 | $17,280 |
| Miami, FL | 1.08× | $4,320 | $9,720 | $17,280 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 0.98× | $3,920 | $8,820 | $15,680 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 0.96× | $3,840 | $8,640 | $15,360 |
| Orlando, FL | 0.93× | $3,720 | $8,370 | $14,880 |
| Austin, TX | 0.95× | $3,800 | $8,550 | $15,200 |
| Nashville, TN | 0.93× | $3,720 | $8,370 | $14,880 |
| Charlotte, NC | 0.92× | $3,680 | $8,280 | $14,720 |
| Dallas, TX | 0.92× | $3,680 | $8,280 | $14,720 |
| Columbus, OH | 0.95× | $3,800 | $8,550 | $15,200 |
| Houston, TX | 0.90× | $3,600 | $8,100 | $14,400 |
| Detroit, MI | 0.95× | $3,800 | $8,550 | $15,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1.02× | $4,080 | $9,180 | $16,320 |
| Kansas City, MO | 0.94× | $3,760 | $8,460 | $15,040 |
| Atlanta, GA | 0.95× | $3,800 | $8,550 | $15,200 |
Scope multipliers: Small/partial 0.65×, Medium/typical 1.0×, Large/luxury 1.6×. Estimates are planning figures, not bids.
Important Disclaimer (YMYL)
Renovation costs are Your-Money-Your-Life (YMYL) decisions. Every figure here is a national average compiled from third-party industry sources and changes every year. They are estimates for planning only, not quotes or bids; material choice, finish level, and site conditions can move any number 20–30% or more. Always confirm current pricing with licensed local contractors and obtain written, itemized bids before committing to a budget.