Basic
$52 – $150 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 Detroit, Michigan?
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 Detroit, Michigan typically costs $61 to $177 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 Detroit, Michigan
$61 – $177
eachPrices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install solar lighting.
National average: $60 – $175 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$61 – $177 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
$76 – $221 each
Cast aluminum solar path light with high-output warm-white LED, larger panel, replaceable battery, heavy-duty ground stake
Cost Breakdown in Detroit
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $27 – $77 | each |
| Labor | labor | $22 – $65 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $7.13 – $21 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.75 – $14 | each |
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan
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 costs1.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs in Detroit 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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