How Much Does Home Security Cost?

Equipment, installation, and monthly monitoring.

Upfront + monthly

Equipment packages run a few hundred to ~$1,500; professional monitoring is about $20–$60/month.

A camera system installed typically runs $600–$2,500 depending on the number of cameras and recording.

Some monitored plans lock you into multi-year contracts — read the terms and ask about relocation.

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