What homeowners actually paid for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal in East South Central
East South Central came in 20% under the national median for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal: hired owners reported $550, versus $690 across the US, about $600 in today's dollars. Half of these 36 jobs landed between $340 and $1,000, tight enough (2.9×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 8 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $500 (n=42).
Hired owners, East South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 36 | $160 | $370 | $600 | $1,100 | $1,650 |
| Did it themselves | 42 | $130 | $220 | $550 | $770 | $880 |
| Everyone | 78 | $160 | $330 | $550 | $820 | $1,100 |
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 a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal cost in East South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $550 (about $600 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $340 and $1,000, from 36 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 36 records, fewer than the national 1,550, 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.