What homeowners actually paid for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Owners in New Orleans-Metairie, LA 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 $340 at the 25th percentile to $1,100 at the 75th (3.2×, n=41), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 10 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $500 (n=36).
Hired owners, New Orleans-Metairie, LA
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 41 | $140 | $370 | $770 | $1,210 | $2,200 |
| Did it themselves | 36 | $160 | $330 | $550 | $880 | $1,100 |
| Everyone | 77 | $160 | $360 | $660 | $990 | $2,090 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
New Orleans-Metairie, LA vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 Metropolitan PUF.
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Questions
How much did a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal cost in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
Hired owners there reported a median of $700 (about $770 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $340 and $1,100, from 41 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 41 records, fewer than the national 1,550, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division instead because this metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.2×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.