What homeowners actually paid for another major improvement or repair inside the home in South Atlantic
South Atlantic came in 13% under the national median for another major improvement or repair inside the home: hired owners reported $2,600, versus $3,000 across the US, about $2,860 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $1,200 at the 25th percentile to $7,000 at the 75th (5.8×, n=219), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 6 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $1,300 (n=67).
Hired owners, South Atlantic
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 219 | $660 | $1,320 | $2,860 | $7,700 | $23,310 |
| Did it themselves | 67 | $220 | $550 | $1,430 | $3,740 | $6,050 |
| Everyone | 286 | $550 | $1,100 | $2,420 | $6,600 | $21,990 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
South Atlantic vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
Other divisions
Questions
How much did another major improvement or repair inside the home cost in South Atlantic?
Hired owners there reported a median of $2,600 (about $2,860 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $1,200 and $7,000, from 219 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 219 records, fewer than the national 816, 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 5.8×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.