Question: what is the difference between aboveground and inground pool?
Answer: Underground (in-ground) pools cost $30k–$70k, including a patio, and can last for decades. Above-ground pools cost $4k–$12k, not including a deck, and last 7–15 years. Both types can offer the same swim area, but above-ground pools usually have a uniform depth. Without a deck it's hard to clean an above-ground pool.