Basic
$116 – $279 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light, single color temperature, smooth white trim, on an existing switched circuit
How Much Does Install Can Lighting Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Install Can Lighting: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Can Lighting in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $137 to $328 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Can Lighting in Boston, Massachusetts
$137 – $328
eachPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install can lighting.
National average: $125 – $300 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$137 – $328 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light, selectable color temperature, dimmable, baffle trim to cut glare
Premium
$171 – $410 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light with high-color-accuracy LED, selectable color temperature, dimmable, deep regressed trim
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $56 – $135 | each |
| Labor | labor | $56 – $133 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $15 – $36 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $10 – $24 | each |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install can lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Palindrome · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($56.00-$135.00 per unit)
- Labor ($44.00-$105.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($15.00-$36.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($10.00-$24.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Can Lighting, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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