Cost to Exterior Lighting Installation in Sacramento, CA

$920–$6,900 in Sacramento

15% above the national average · 1.15x cost multiplier

In Sacramento, a exterior lighting installation runs $920 to $6,900 on average — about 15% above what homeowners pay nationwide. The West Coast market's labor costs account for most of the gap, with material pricing and local permitting fees adding to the spread. Use the cost table below to compare budget, mid-range, and premium options side by side.

Cost Breakdown in Sacramento

Line Item	Low	Mid	High
Cost per fixture	$173	$345	$690
Materials	$345	$1,380	$4,600
Labor	$460	$1,725	$5,750
Permits	$0	$230	$575
Total	$805+15% vs. national avg	$3,335+15% vs. national avg	$11,500+15% 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 Sacramento 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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Sacramento Estimate

Typical Range

$920–$6,900

vs. National Average

15% above national

Cost Multiplier

1.15x

Cost Per fixture

$173–$690

Estimates apply Sacramento's 1.15x regional cost multiplier to national averages. Actual bids vary by contractor, project scope, and timing.

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