What homeowners actually paid for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal in West North Central
West North Central came in 28% under the national median for a built-in dishwasher or garbage disposal: hired owners reported $500, versus $690 across the US, about $550 in today's dollars. Half of these 57 jobs landed between $310 and $900, tight enough (2.9×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 9 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $600 (n=76).
Hired owners, West North Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 57 | $220 | $340 | $550 | $990 | $1,650 |
| Did it themselves | 76 | $110 | $220 | $660 | $880 | $1,320 |
| Everyone | 133 | $130 | $290 | $600 | $880 | $1,540 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
West North 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 West North Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $500 (about $550 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $310 and $900, from 57 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 57 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.