Basic
$133 – $356 per linear ft
RTA particleboard boxes with flat white thermofoil doors, cam-lock assembly, standard hinges, installed level and fastened
How Much Does RTA Cabinet Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Assemble and install ready-to-assemble (RTA) kitchen base and wall cabinets, per linear ft of cabinet run, cabinets plus assembly and install labor.
RTA Cabinet in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $157 to $419 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
RTA Cabinet in Washington, District of Columbia
$157 – $419
per linear ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for rta cabinet.
National average: $150 – $400 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$157 – $419 per linear ft
RTA plywood-side boxes with factory-painted shaker MDF doors, soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides
Premium
$196 – $523 per linear ft
RTA all-plywood boxes with factory-stained solid-wood-frame shaker doors, dovetail drawers on soft-close undermount slides
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $71 – $189 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $55 – $146 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $19 – $50 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $13 – $34 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Design styles
See how rta cabinet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington style: Federal traditional and contemporary
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Built from
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
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
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($67.50-$180.00 per linear foot)
- Labor ($52.50-$140.00 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($18.00-$48.00 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($12.00-$32.00 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- RTA Cabinets vs Custom Cabinets: 2026 Cost, Quality Guide, kraftersland.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Kitchen cabinet installation cost dataset, homecostkit.com, 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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