What homeowners actually paid for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall in New England
Owners in New England paid close to the national norm for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall: a hired median of $4,000 against $4,000 nationwide, about $4,400 in today's dollars. Half of these 130 jobs landed between $2,500 and $6,000, tight enough (2.4×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 3 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $1,400 (n=70).
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 130 | $1,320 | $2,750 | $4,400 | $6,600 | $17,260 |
| Did it themselves | 70 | $330 | $880 | $1,540 | $2,200 | $4,400 |
| Everyone | 200 | $660 | $1,320 | $2,750 | $5,830 | $8,580 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
New England vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $4,000 (about $4,400 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,500 and $6,000, from 130 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 130 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 2.4×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.