Cost to Exterior Lighting Installation in Philadelphia, PA

$976–$7,320 in Philadelphia

22% above the national average · 1.22x cost multiplier

Expect to pay $976–$7,320 for a exterior lighting installation in Philadelphia, about 22% above the national benchmark. The Northeast region's contractor market and material costs account for most of this difference. The detailed breakdown below shows how budget, mid-range, and premium projects compare at Philadelphia prices.

Cost Breakdown in Philadelphia

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per fixture	$183	$366	$732
Materials	$366	$1,464	$4,880
Labor	$488	$1,830	$6,100
Permits	$0	$244	$610
Total	$854+22% vs. national avg	$3,538+22% vs. national avg	$12,200+22% vs. national avg

Budget

Replace 3-4 existing porch or entry fixtures, same wiring, basic fixtures

Mid-Range

New lighting for front and back: entry, garage, pathway lights, motion sensors

Premium

Full landscape + architectural lighting: line-voltage LED system, in-ground, smart controls

Material Options

Material prices below are national averages; availability in Philadelphia may shift costs slightly.

Material	Cost/Unit	Pros	Cons	Best For
Wall-Mounted Entry/Porch Lights	$80-$400/fixture installed	Most common exterior light, huge style selection, easy wiring	Limited illumination radius	Front door, garage, back patio - any wall surface entry pointMost common exterior light, huge style selection, easy wiring
Motion-Activated Floodlights (LED)	$150-$350/fixture installed	Security benefit, energy-efficient (only on when needed), bright coverage	Can trigger frequently in windy areas, less aesthetic than decorative	Driveway, garage, dark corners, security-focused areasSecurity benefit, energy-efficient (only on when needed), bright coverage
Low-Voltage Path Lights	$30-$80/light installed	Easy DIY install, defines walkways, low running cost	Low brightness, transformer required, wiring visible if poorly routed	Walkways, driveway edges, garden bordersEasy DIY install, defines walkways, low running cost
In-Ground Uplights (Line-Voltage)	$150-$400/fixture installed	Professional look, illuminates trees and architectural features dramatically	Requires conduit and licensed electrician, more expensive	Statement trees, architectural walls, front elevation lightingProfessional look, illuminates trees and architectural features dramatically
Soffit and Recessed Exterior Lights	$200-$500/fixture installed	Clean look, flush with soffit, water-rated, difficult to steal	Requires soffit access, more installation complexity	Covered porches, front soffit, covered back patioClean look, flush with soffit, water-rated, difficult to steal

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Philadelphia Estimate

Typical Range

$976–$7,320

vs. National Average

22% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.22x

Cost Per fixture

$183–$732

Estimates apply Philadelphia's 1.22x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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