What homeowners actually paid for a security system in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Owners in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA paid close to the national norm for a security system: a hired median of $740 against $720 nationwide, about $810 in today's dollars. Half of these 30 jobs landed between $500 and $900, tight enough (1.8×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 4 of 13 metros with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $250 (n=37).
Hired owners, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 30 | $110 | $550 | $810 | $990 | $3,740 |
| Did it themselves | 37 | $110 | $220 | $270 | $550 | $1,210 |
| Everyone | 67 | $110 | $220 | $490 | $930 | $1,650 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA vs United States
Self-reported, nominal dollars, scope varies. Data: AHS 2023 National PUF.
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Questions
How much did a security system cost in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA?
Hired owners there reported a median of $740 (about $810 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $500 and $900, from 30 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 30 records, fewer than the national 860, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division instead because this metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Yes: the spread here is 1.8×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.