What homeowners actually paid for flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall ran 25% above the national median in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ, where hired owners reported $5,000 (US: $4,000), about $5,500 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $2,300 at the 25th percentile to $10,000 at the 75th (4.3×, n=90), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 9 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $1,700 (n=31).
Hired owners, Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 90 | $1,320 | $2,530 | $5,500 | $10,990 | $18,360 |
| Did it themselves | 31 | $380 | $660 | $1,870 | $8,790 | $13,190 |
| Everyone | 121 | $710 | $1,980 | $4,180 | $10,990 | $16,490 |
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 flooring, carpet, paneling, ceiling tiles or drywall cost in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ?
Hired owners there reported a median of $5,000 (about $5,500 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $2,300 and $10,000, from 90 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 90 records, fewer than the national 2,170, 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 4.3×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.