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Kitchen Countertop & Cabinet Cost Calculator
Get a combined estimate for kitchen cabinets and countertops in one calculation. Includes bundle savings, fabrication costs, and all common add-ons.
Educational calculators — always consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions.
Stock and RTA are most affordable. Custom takes 6–12 weeks.
More size and finish options than stock. 2–4 week lead time. $150–$400/linear ft.
Measure base cabinets only. Medium kitchen is 15–25 LF.
Quartz is most popular for durability; marble is premium; laminate is budget-friendly.
Most popular choice at $60–$120/sq ft. Non-porous, low-maintenance, consistent color patterns.
Standard countertop is 25 inches deep. 20 LF base = ~40 sq ft.
Professional installation adds $50–$120 per linear foot.
Includes layout, leveling, and securing. Adds $50–$120/linear ft. Recommended for upper cabinets and complex installs.
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Total project cost
$6,324 – $20,646
7% bundle discount applied — Semi-Custom cabinets + Quartz countertops
7% bundle savings applied — installing cabinets and countertops together lowers contractor overhead.
Full cost breakdown
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Estimates reflect national averages for educational purposes only. Always get 2–3 quotes from licensed kitchen contractors.
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What you'll need
- ·Cabinet type — stock, RTA, semi-custom, or custom
- ·Total linear feet of base cabinets
- ·Countertop material — laminate, granite, quartz, marble, and more
- ·Countertop square footage and installation preference
What you'll get
- ✓Total project cost — Combined cabinets and countertops range
- ✓Cabinets subtotal — Based on type and linear footage
- ✓Countertops subtotal — Based on material and square footage
- ✓Bundle savings — What you save by combining the install
Cost overview
How it works
Measure countertop linear footage
Measure all countertop runs including the island — width is standardized at 25 inches.
Choose countertop material
Laminate is cheapest; quartz and granite sit mid-to-high. Countertops run $50–$150 per square foot installed.
Get combined cost
Receive countertop plus cabinet cost estimate for a coordinated kitchen upgrade.
Countertop + Cabinet Cost by Tier
| Tier | Installed Total |
|---|---|
| Budget (stock + laminate) | $7,000–$12,000 |
| Mid (semi-custom + quartz) | $12,000–$20,000 |
| Premium (custom + stone) | $20,000–$40,000 |
Countertops + cabinets combined for an average kitchen, installed. Most kitchens land in the $7,000–$25,000 range; full custom with stone reaches the top of the premium tier. Countertops run $50–$150/sq ft; cabinets $150–$500/linear ft installed.
Methodology & sources
The cost figures on this page are generated from a single, sourced cost-data file (Countertops + cabinets combined for an average kitchen, installed. National average estimate for 2026.). Cabinets are typically 30–40% of a kitchen budget; countertops another 10–15%. Countertops run $50–$150/sq ft (laminate cheapest, quartz/granite mid-to-high); cabinets $150–$500/linear ft installed. Last verified July 2026.
- HomeGuide — Kitchen Cabinets Cost (2026) — retrieved 2026-07-13
- HomeGuide — Countertop Installation Cost (2026) — retrieved 2026-07-13
About this calculator
How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets and countertops together?+
Replacing cabinets and countertops together in an average kitchen costs $7,000–$25,000. Stock cabinets with laminate countertops run $7,000–$12,000. Semi-custom cabinets with quartz countertops cost $12,000–$20,000. Custom cabinets with stone run $20,000–$40,000.
Should I replace cabinets and countertops at the same time?+
Yes — doing both at once saves 5–10% in labor because contractors can coordinate, countertops are measured once cabinets are set, and you have only one period of kitchen disruption. Spreading the work over two separate projects means paying for setup, demolition, and cleanup twice.
Which countertop material has the best value?+
Countertops run $50–$150 per sq ft installed across materials. Quartz offers the best value for most homeowners — it sits in the middle of that range, is non-porous (no sealing needed), very durable, and consistent in appearance. Granite is priced similarly but requires annual sealing. Laminate is the most affordable option and marble the most expensive, but both trade off durability or maintenance.
How much does countertop fabrication cost?+
Stone countertop fabrication covers cutting, edge profiling, polishing, and sink or cooktop cutouts. Most fabricators quote it inside the installed per-sq-ft price rather than as a separate line, which is how the installed ranges on this page are built. Marble costs more to fabricate than granite or quartz because it chips more easily, and laminate has no separate fabrication charge.
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