What homeowners actually paid for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Owners in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA paid close to the national norm for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal: a hired median of $700 against $690 nationwide, about $770 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $300 at the 25th percentile to $1,000 at the 75th (3.3×, n=61), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 8 of 20 metros with enough records.
Hired owners, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 61 | $130 | $330 | $770 | $1,100 | $2,200 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 87 | $130 | $230 | $550 | $950 | $1,870 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA?
Hired owners there reported a median of $700 (about $770 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $300 and $1,000, from 61 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 61 records, fewer than the national 1,550, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses this metro row for the position because it has at least 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.3×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.