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Landscape Lighting Cost: Per Fixture in 2026

Estimate landscape lighting cost per fixture — with the free electrical calculator.

Landscape lighting turns a plain yard into a showpiece at night — and adds real security. The cost is per fixture, and the transformer is the hidden line item. Here's the 2026 number.

THE SHORT ANSWER

The short answer

Landscape lighting runs $100–$300 per fixture installed in 2026 ($230–$391 for pro low-voltage). A typical 10-20 fixture project runs $3,000–$10,000. Path lights run $100–$300; uplights $200–$500. The transformer adds $150–$600.

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What it costs

Path lights run $100–$300 installed. Uplights and accent lights run $200–$500. Pro low-voltage installation runs $230–$391 per fixture. A 12-fixture system runs $3,000–$6,000; a 20-fixture runs $5,000–$10,000.

  • Path light: $100–$300
  • Uplight/accent: $200–$500
  • Pro low-voltage: $230–$391 per fixture
  • 10-20 fixture project: $3,000–$10,000
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Low-voltage vs solar

Low-voltage (12V) is the professional standard — reliable, bright, transformered. Solar runs $20–$80 per fixture but dims and dies sooner. Line-voltage is for pros only. Most homeowners choose low-voltage with a smart timer.

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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total outlet cost$180.00
Outlet(s)$30.00
Installation$150.00
Per outlet installed$180.00
Total cost$180.00
FORMULA USED1 × ($30.00 + $150.00) = $180.00
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