How much do home security systems cost?
The costs can vary by quite a bit. You can buy a fairly cheap home security system and install it yourself for under $100 or you can opt for a fully monitored system from one of the monitoring companies. The initial costs from the home security monitoring companies can range from free to several hundred dollars, depending on the sophistication of the system that you choose as well as the level of monitoring. Monthly monitoring rates usually cost between $20 and $40. In order to offset these monthly fees, you can usually get up to a 20% discount on your homeowners insurance premium, depending on the policies of the insurance carrier that you use.
