What homeowners actually paid for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ came in 13% under the national median for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal: hired owners reported $600, versus $690 across the US, about $660 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $200 at the 25th percentile to $900 at the 75th (4.5×, n=86), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 19 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=61).
Hired owners, Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 86 | $110 | $220 | $660 | $990 | $1,320 |
| Did it themselves | 61 | $110 | $130 | $330 | $770 | $1,320 |
| Everyone | 147 | $110 | $160 | $490 | $950 | $1,320 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ?
Hired owners there reported a median of $600 (about $660 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $200 and $900, from 86 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 86 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 4.5×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.