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How much does alarm monitoring cost in the US?

Reference price: $30 – $200 USD per month (pre-tax). Central-station monitoring subscription. Residential $30–$80/month; commercial $50–$200/month scaling with zones, cameras and response requirements. Installation billed separately.

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Pre-tax reference prices. Bay Area markets (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) reflect the highest prevailing wages in the country.

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Questions about alarm monitoring pricing

How much does alarm monitoring cost in the US?
The reference price runs from $30 to $200 USD per month, pre-tax. Central-station monitoring subscription. Residential $30–$80/month; commercial $50–$200/month scaling with zones, cameras and response requirements. Installation billed separately.
What factors change the price of alarm monitoring?
The city (prevailing wages and cost of living), the schedule and coverage required, armed vs unarmed staffing, officer profile and experience, and the risk level of the site. That's why it pays to compare several quotes.
Do the prices include tax?
These are pre-tax reference prices. Whether sales tax applies to security services depends on the state; each company's formal quote will itemize any applicable taxes.

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