What homeowners actually paid for a security system in East North Central
East North Central came in 17% under the national median for a security system: hired owners reported $600, versus $720 across the US, about $660 in today's dollars. Half of these 93 jobs landed between $370 and $1,000, tight enough (2.7×) for Quote Check to place a quote. Its median ranks 7 of 8 divisions with enough records. Do-it-yourselfers here reported $300 (n=194).
Hired owners, East North Central
| Who did the work | n | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hired a pro | 93 | $120 | $410 | $660 | $1,100 | $3,520 |
| Did it themselves | 194 | $110 | $190 | $330 | $550 | $880 |
| Everyone | 287 | $110 | $220 | $380 | $660 | $1,100 |
Today's dollars: survey amounts × CPI-U 334.980 (Aug 2026) ÷ 304.702 (2023 average), rounded to $10.
East North Central 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 East North Central?
Hired owners there reported a median of $600 (about $660 in Aug 2026 dollars), with the middle half between $370 and $1,000, from 93 survey records.
How reliable is a local figure?
It rests on 93 records, fewer than the national 860, so treat it as a rough local reading. Quote Check uses the division row when your metro has fewer than 50 records.
Can I see where my quote falls?
Yes: the spread here is 2.7×, so Quote Check places a quote below, within or above the middle half.