What homeowners actually paid for central air conditioning in New England
Central air conditioning ran 23% above the national median in New England, where hired owners reported $8,500 (US: $6,900), about $9,340 in today's dollars. Half of these 64 jobs landed between $5,600 and $15,000, tight enough (2.7×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 1 of 9 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 64 | $2,750 | $6,160 | $9,340 | $16,490 | $31,330 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 70 | $3,300 | $6,160 | $9,340 | $17,590 | $31,330 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
New England vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did central air conditioning cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $8,500 (about $9,340 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $5,600 and $15,000, from 64 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 64 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 2.7×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.