Basic
$293 – $880 each
Stock particleboard wall cabinet with a flat-panel door in white laminate, shimmed level and screwed to studs
How Much Does Install Wall Cabinets Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and hang one stock upper (wall) kitchen cabinet box, level, shim and fasten to studs and adjoining boxes.
Install Wall Cabinets in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $345 to $1,035 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Wall Cabinets in Chicago, Illinois
$345 – $1,035
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install wall cabinets.
National average: $300 – $900 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$345 – $1,035 each
Stock wall cabinet with plywood sides, painted white shaker door, adjustable shelves, leveled and screwed to studs
Premium
$431 – $1,294 each
Stock all-plywood wall cabinet with solid-wood raised-panel door in a stained maple finish, soft-close hinges, leveled
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $144 – $433 | each |
| Labor | labor | $137 – $410 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $39 – $116 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $26 – $77 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Install Wall Cabinets photo examples
Empty upper cabinet box held up for hanging on a kitchen wall
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Find a pro to do thisKitchen with new wood wall cabinets, green tile backsplash and range
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Design styles
See how install wall cabinets looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Work by Chicago designers first, then the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromMid-Century Modern
Scandinavian kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
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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
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Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($135.00-$405.00 per unit)
- Labor ($105.00-$315.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($36.00-$108.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($24.00-$72.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kitchen Cabinet Installation Cost (2026) - Captivating Cabinets, Captivating Cabinets, 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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