How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost?
Kitchen cabinet pricing spans a wide range, and most of it comes down to a handful of decisions rather than the retailer you buy from.
What drives the price of a single cabinet
- RTA vs. pre-assembled: RTA is usually cheapest per box since you absorb the assembly labor
- Material: particleboard and MDF cost less than plywood; solid wood costs the most
- Door style: slab and flat-panel are typically cheaper to produce than raised-panel
- Size: price scales with width and height, though not linearly
Roughly what to expect
Across the full catalog on BeeBoard, single-cabinet prices span from roughly $50 for small wall cabinets up to over $3,000 for large, premium tall cabinets — type and size explain most of that spread.
A full 10x10 kitchen, roughly priced
A standard 10x10 kitchen typically needs around 12 to 14 cabinets. Basic RTA cabinets in an entry-level finish usually land in the $2,500 to $5,000 range for the boxes alone. Mid-range assembled cabinets in popular finishes typically run $6,000 to $12,000. Semi-custom or premium finishes can push a 10x10 kitchen past $15,000 in cabinets alone. These are rough planning numbers, not quotes.
Costs that aren't in the cabinet price
Installation labor is the biggest one. Decorative hardware like pulls and knobs is frequently sold separately, even when a listing photo shows it installed. Large orders, especially assembled cabinets, can carry freight or delivery charges that scale with shipment size and weight.
Where RTA savings add up the most
Because RTA's savings come from skipped labor rather than cheaper materials, total savings scale with how many cabinets you're buying — a full kitchen remodel sees the savings compound across every box.
A fairer comparison holds type, size, door style, and material constant and only then compares price across sources — that's the comparison BeeBoard's filters are built for, e.g. every 24" base cabinet in shaker style, side by side by price.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy all cabinets from one retailer?
Not necessarily — mixing sources for different types or sizes is often cheaper than forcing
every cabinet through one retailer's lineup.
Does cabinet color or finish change the price much?
Yes — popular finishes like white and gray shaker are typically priced lower than specialty
colors, simply due to higher production volume.
What's the fastest way to lower a cabinet budget without sacrificing quality?
Choose RTA where you're willing to assemble, pick a widely-stocked finish, and minimize
specialty configurations like corner units and sink bases.