What homeowners actually paid for interior water pipes in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH came in 39% under the national median for interior water pipes: hired owners reported $1,100, versus $1,800 across the US, about $1,210 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $600 at the 25th percentile to $2,300 at the 75th (3.8×, n=31), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 10 of 12 metros with enough records.
Hired owners, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 31 | $220 | $660 | $1,210 | $2,530 | $10,990 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 42 | $220 | $330 | $1,100 | $2,530 | $7,700 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did interior water pipes cost in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,100 (about $1,210 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $600 and $2,300, from 31 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 31 records, fewer than the national 743, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division instead because this 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.