Cabinet Refacing Cost by City (2026)
Kitchen cabinet refacing including new doors, drawer fronts, and veneer. Pricing varies meaningfully by city — coastal metros run 30-60% above the national average while affordable Sun Belt and Midwest markets run 5-20% below.
National avg
$7,500
Budget
$3,000
High-end
$15,000
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Cost breakdown — national average cabinet refacing
Door & drawer fronts
$3,000
Labor
$2,300
Veneer
$900
Hardware
$800
Hinges & accessories
$600
Most and least expensive cities
Most expensive
- 1.San Francisco, CA$11,800
- 2.San Jose, CA$11,400
- 3.New York, NY$11,200
- 4.Brooklyn, NY$10,600
- 5.Los Angeles, CA$10,300
Least expensive
- 1.Augusta, GA$6,200
- 2.El Paso, TX$6,200
- 3.Rochester, NY$6,600
- 4.Tucson, AZ$6,600
- 5.Columbus, OH$6,700
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Frequently asked questions
Cabinet refacing averages $7,500 nationally in 2026 for a typical 25-door kitchen. Budget thermofoil refacing starts near $3,000; mid-range solid wood doors run $6,500-$10,000; premium custom refacing with new boxes reaches $15,000+. About 40-50% of full cabinet replacement cost.

