Basic
$59 – $171 each
Plastic-housing solar path light with a small integrated panel and LED, on a ground stake, set in line and aimed along the walk
How Much Does Install Solar Lighting Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install one solar-powered outdoor light (path, spot or wall/flood fixture) with stake or mounting, per fixture, materials and labor.
Install Solar Lighting in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $69 to $202 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Solar Lighting in Chicago, Illinois
$69 – $202
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install solar lighting.
National average: $60 – $175 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$69 – $202 each
Metal-housing solar path light with a larger integrated panel and brighter warm-white LED, on a screw-in ground stake, tested at dusk
Premium
$86 – $252 each
Cast aluminum solar path light with high-output warm-white LED, larger panel, replaceable battery, heavy-duty ground stake
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $29 – $83 | each |
| Labor | labor | $27 – $81 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $7.70 – $22 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.14 – $15 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($27.00-$78.00 per unit)
- Labor ($21.00-$62.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($7.20-$21.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.80-$14.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Outdoor Lighting Installation Cost and Pricing Guide - Outdoor Lights, Outdoor Lights, retrieved 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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