What homeowners actually paid for a kitchen remodel in West South Central
West South Central came in 17% under the national median for a kitchen remodel: hired owners reported $10,000, versus $12,000 across the US, about $10,990 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $5,000 at the 25th percentile to $20,000 at the 75th (4.0×, n=104), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 8 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $3,000 (n=66).
Hired owners, West South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 104 | $1,650 | $5,500 | $10,990 | $21,990 | $54,750 |
| Did it themselves | 66 | $550 | $1,650 | $3,300 | $6,270 | $16,490 |
| Everyone | 170 | $880 | $2,640 | $6,600 | $16,490 | $40,680 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
West South Central vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did a kitchen remodel cost in West South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $10,000 (about $10,990 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $5,000 and $20,000, from 104 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 104 records, fewer than the national 979, 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 4.0×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.