What homeowners actually paid for a water heater replacement in West South Central
West South Central came in 14% under the national median for a water heater replacement: hired owners reported $1,200, versus $1,400 across the US, about $1,320 in today's dollars. Half of these 235 jobs landed between $800 and $1,900, tight enough (2.4×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 8 of 9 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $600 (n=108).
Hired owners, West South Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 235 | $440 | $880 | $1,320 | $2,090 | $3,300 |
| Did it themselves | 108 | $270 | $440 | $660 | $880 | $1,100 |
| Everyone | 343 | $330 | $550 | $990 | $1,760 | $3,300 |
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 water heater replacement cost in West South Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $1,200 (about $1,320 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $800 and $1,900, from 235 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 235 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.