What homeowners actually paid for a kitchen remodel in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
New Orleans-Metairie, LA came in 25% under the national median for a kitchen remodel: hired owners reported $9,000, versus $12,000 across the US, about $9,890 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $5,000 at the 25th percentile to $17,100 at the 75th (3.4×, n=45), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 20 of 20 metros with enough records.
Hired owners, New Orleans-Metairie, LA
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 45 | $2,750 | $5,500 | $9,890 | $18,800 | $32,980 |
| Did it themselves | Fewer than 30 reported jobs here, so no figure is shown. | |||||
| Everyone | 62 | $1,980 | $4,400 | $7,700 | $18,690 | $27,480 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
New Orleans-Metairie, LA vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 Metropolitan PUF.
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Questions
How much did a kitchen remodel cost in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
Hired owners there reported a median of $9,000 (about $9,890 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $5,000 and $17,100, from 45 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 45 records, fewer than the national 979, 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 3.4×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.