Dana 44 prices vary depending on condition, options, and location.
East coast, rusty, crusty plow truck drum brake dana 44 will be <$1K, and much cheaper than a clean, rebuilt disc brake 44 with chromo's and a locker.
So prices vary wildly...and there is strong demand.
I sold two this year in the $2K range.
I only have one left. Clean, west coast disc brake 3.50 with a powerlock. If it wasn't holding up the front of my Bronco..it would already be gone as well.