What homeowners actually paid for plumbing fixtures in East South Central
East South Central came in 39% under the national median for plumbing fixtures: hired owners reported $600, versus $990 across the US, about $660 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $300 at the 25th percentile to $1,100 at the 75th (3.7×, n=45), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 8 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $250 (n=74).
Hired owners, East South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 45 | $200 | $330 | $660 | $1,210 | $6,600 |
| Did it themselves | 74 | $50 | $110 | $270 | $550 | $1,100 |
| Everyone | 119 | $110 | $160 | $330 | $760 | $1,760 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
East South Central vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did plumbing fixtures cost in East South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $600 (about $660 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $300 and $1,100, from 45 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 45 records, fewer than the national 1,628, 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 3.7×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.