What homeowners actually paid for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal in Middle Atlantic
A built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal ran 16% above the national median in Middle Atlantic, where hired owners reported $800 (US: $690), about $880 in today's dollars. Half of these 134 jobs landed between $500 and $1,000, tight enough (2.0×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 2 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $550 (n=89).
Hired owners, Middle Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 134 | $330 | $550 | $880 | $1,100 | $2,200 |
| Did it themselves | 89 | $150 | $310 | $600 | $770 | $1,100 |
| Everyone | 223 | $220 | $440 | $660 | $990 | $1,320 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $800 (about $880 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $500 and $1,000, from 134 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 134 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 2.0×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.