What homeowners actually paid for insulation in Mountain
Mountain came in 32% under the national median for insulation: hired owners reported $1,700, versus $2,500 across the US, about $1,870 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $690 at the 25th percentile to $2,600 at the 75th (3.8×, n=35), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 7 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, Mountain
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 35 | $220 | $760 | $1,870 | $2,860 | $4,950 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 52 | $220 | $580 | $1,100 | $2,530 | $4,400 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Mountain vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did insulation cost in Mountain?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,700 (about $1,870 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $690 and $2,600, from 35 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 35 records, fewer than the national 528, 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?
Only as context: the spread here is 3.8×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.