ELECTRICAL
Home Security System Cost: In 2026
Estimate home security system cost — with the free electrical calculator.
A home security system covers the doors, windows and motion — with or without a monthly monitoring fee. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Home security systems run $200–$1,500 for equipment in 2026. DIY systems run $200–$600. Professional systems run $500–$1,500. Monitoring runs $15–$60 per month. Cameras run $100–$350 each; sensors $15–$40 each.
What it costs
A DIY system (hub, sensors, camera) runs $200–$600. A professionally installed system runs $500–$1,500. Sensors run $15–$40 each; cameras $100–$350. Monitoring runs $15–$60 per month. Installation runs $100–$500 if not DIY.
- DIY system: $200–$600
- Professional: $500–$1,500
- Sensors: $15–$40 each
- Monitoring: $15–$60/month
DIY vs professional
DIY systems are cheap, self-installed and contract-free — the modern default. Professional systems add certified installation, cellular backup and faster response — at $500–$1,500 plus monitoring. Insurance discounts are common on both (5-20%).
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