Cheapest States for Home Security System | 2026 Rankings
Where you live has a major impact on home security system costs. In 2026, Alabama is the most affordable state for home security system projects with a typical cost of $300, while Wyoming is the most expensive at $300.
The table below ranks all 51 states by typical home security system cost, from cheapest to most expensive. Differences are driven by local labor markets, material availability, building codes, and permit requirements.
At a Glance
5 Cheapest States
5 Most Expensive States
Full 51-State Home Security System Cost Rankings
Sorted by typical project cost, cheapest first. Click any state to see a detailed cost breakdown.
| Rank | State | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 2 | Alaska | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 3 | Arizona | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 4 | Arkansas | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 5 | California | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 6 | Colorado | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 9 | Delaware | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 10 | Florida | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 11 | Georgia | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 13 | Idaho | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 14 | Illinois | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 15 | Indiana | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 16 | Iowa | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 17 | Kansas | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 20 | Maine | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 21 | Maryland | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 23 | Michigan | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 26 | Missouri | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 27 | Montana | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 29 | Nevada | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 33 | New York | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 36 | Ohio | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 38 | Oregon | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 44 | Texas | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 45 | Utah | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 46 | Vermont | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 47 | Virginia | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 48 | Washington | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $120 | $300 | $480 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $120 | $300 | $480 |
Green rows = 5 cheapest states. Red rows = 5 most expensive states. Data reflects 2026 averages.
How these rankings were built
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), Craftsman National Estimator, NAHB permit data
Ranking method: States sorted by typical (mid-range) project cost using state-level labor, material, and overhead averages
See our full methodology. Report an error.
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