What homeowners actually paid for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall in East South Central
East South Central came in 15% under the national median for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall: hired owners reported $3,400, versus $4,000 across the US, about $3,740 in today's dollars. Half of these 71 jobs landed between $2,000 and $6,000, tight enough (3.0×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 9 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $860 (n=48).
Hired owners, East South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 71 | $1,100 | $2,200 | $3,740 | $6,600 | $10,990 |
| Did it themselves | 48 | $330 | $440 | $950 | $2,200 | $3,300 |
| Everyone | 119 | $440 | $950 | $2,530 | $5,060 | $8,790 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
East South Central vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall cost in East South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $3,400 (about $3,740 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,000 and $6,000, from 71 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 71 records, fewer than the national 2,170, 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 3.0×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.