What homeowners actually paid for central air conditioning in East South Central
East South Central came in 13% under the national median for central air conditioning: hired owners reported $6,000, versus $6,900 across the US, about $6,600 in today's dollars. Half of these 65 jobs landed between $3,100 and $9,000, tight enough (2.9×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 7 of 9 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, East South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 65 | $770 | $3,410 | $6,600 | $9,890 | $11,980 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 73 | $770 | $3,300 | $6,600 | $10,000 | $14,290 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
East South Central vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did central air conditioning cost in East South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $6,000 (about $6,600 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $3,100 and $9,000, from 65 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 65 records, fewer than the national 2,011, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division row when your metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Yes: the spread here is 2.9×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.