What homeowners actually paid for a water heater replacement in East South Central
East South Central came in 21% under the national median for a water heater replacement: hired owners reported $1,100, versus $1,400 across the US, about $1,210 in today's dollars. Half of these 60 jobs landed between $740 and $1,800, tight enough (2.4×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 9 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $650 (n=37).
Hired owners, East South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 60 | $440 | $810 | $1,210 | $1,980 | $2,750 |
| Did it themselves | 37 | $200 | $380 | $710 | $880 | $1,210 |
| Everyone | 97 | $330 | $550 | $880 | $1,320 | $2,200 |
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 a water heater replacement cost in East South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,100 (about $1,210 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $740 and $1,800, from 60 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 60 records, fewer than the national 1,786, 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?
Yes: the spread here is 2.4×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.