Basic
$105 – $251 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 Columbus, Ohio?
Install Can Lighting: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Can Lighting in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $123 to $296 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 Columbus, Ohio
$123 – $296
eachPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for install can lighting.
National average: $125 – $300 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$123 – $296 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light, selectable color temperature, dimmable, baffle trim to cut glare
Premium
$154 – $370 each
4-in. IC-rated airtight LED recessed light with high-color-accuracy LED, selectable color temperature, dimmable, deep regressed trim
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $53 – $127 | each |
| Labor | labor | $47 – $112 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $14 – $34 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $9.40 – $23 | each |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Design styles
See how install can lighting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Jorde Carey Inc · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Julie Geyer Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Transitional bathroom
Photo: NR Interiors · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Opaline Interiors Studio · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Slate Studios · Profile
Transitional bathroom: Modern Glamour Bath
Photo: Kaelyn Schmidt Design
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus 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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