Home Security System Energy Cost Calculator
Integrated electronic system for monitoring and protecting your home.
Power Draw
15W
watts
Annual kWh
131
avg usage
Annual Cost
$17
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.09 tons
carbon impact
Home Security System Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.05
Monthly Cost
$1.42
Annual Cost
$17
Lifetime Cost
$171
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to % vs standard models
~$NaN/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 10% more energy
~$2/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Test system monthly
- ✓Update firmware regularly
- ✓Use cellular backup
Home Security System Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$500
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$17
Lifespan 10 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$171
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$671
Home Security System Energy FAQ
Home Security System Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a home security system does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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