What homeowners actually paid for insulation in New England
New England came in 20% under the national median for insulation: hired owners reported $2,000, versus $2,500 across the US, about $2,200 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $900 at the 25th percentile to $3,500 at the 75th (3.9×, n=61), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 5 of 7 divisions with enough records.
Hired owners, New England
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 61 | $460 | $990 | $2,200 | $3,850 | $5,500 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 79 | $220 | $460 | $1,430 | $3,190 | $5,060 |
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 insulation cost in New England?
Hired owners there reported a median of $2,000 (about $2,200 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $900 and $3,500, from 61 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 61 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 3.9×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.