What homeowners actually paid for plumbing fixtures in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Plumbing fixtures ran 41% above the national median in New Orleans-Metairie, LA, where hired owners reported $1,400 (US: $990), about $1,540 in today's dollars. Prices here spread widely, from $620 at the 25th percentile to $3,500 at the 75th (5.6×, n=53), so scope matters more than the median. Its median ranks 1 of 20 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $390 (n=33).
Hired owners, New Orleans-Metairie, LA
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 53 | $380 | $680 | $1,540 | $3,850 | $8,790 |
| Did it themselves | 33 | $110 | $230 | $430 | $1,210 | $1,870 |
| Everyone | 86 | $220 | $430 | $1,060 | $2,750 | $7,700 |
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 plumbing fixtures cost in New Orleans-Metairie, LA?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,400 (about $1,540 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $620 and $3,500, from 53 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 53 records, fewer than the national 1,628, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses this metro row for the position because it has at least 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Only as context: the spread here is 5.6×, too wide to place one quote meaningfully.