Basic
$326 – $837 per linear ft
Paint-grade MDF shaker doors on standard-grade boxes, factory-painted finish, standard concealed hinges, simple knobs
How Much Does Paint Grade Cabinet Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Supply and install new paint-grade (maple/poplar/MDF) semi-custom or custom kitchen cabinets with factory or shop painted finish, priced per linear ft of cabinet run.
Paint Grade Cabinet in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $383 to $985 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Paint Grade Cabinet in Boston, Massachusetts
$383 – $985
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for paint grade cabinet.
National average: $350 – $900 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$383 – $985 per linear ft
Maple-frame shaker doors with MDF center panels, plywood boxes, factory-painted finish, soft-close hinges and glides, slim bar pulls
Premium
$479 – $1,231 per linear ft
Maple-frame shaker doors with MDF center panels, plywood boxes, dovetail drawers, catalyzed paint finish, soft-close hardware, heavier brushed-metal pulls
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $158 – $405 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $156 – $400 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $42 – $108 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $28 – $72 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Design styles
See how paint grade cabinet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Maggie Morton Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($157.50-$405.00 per linear foot)
- Labor ($122.50-$315.00 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($42.00-$108.00 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($28.00-$72.00 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cabinet Refacing & Painting Cost in DFW - i30 Builders, i30 Builders, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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