Cost of the Lights. Low-end recessed lights cost between $20 and $60 each. Higher-end, low-voltage recessed lighting can cost $75 to $150 or more per light. Each light requires a housing that goes into the ceiling and a trim that covers gaps between the housing and the drywall.
Key Differences Between LED and CFL Bulbs. 1  The LED bulb stands for Light Emitting Diode, and CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Light. 2  LED bulbs are more energy efficient than CFLs. 3  The LED bulb consumes less electricity than its counterpart CFL 75% a year in energy cost.
Summary: 1. CFL is the smaller version of the fluorescent bulbs that are common in most homes and offices, while LEDs are common in electronic devices. 2. LEDs are substantially smaller compared to CFL. 3. You need a lot more LEDs to match the light of a single CFL.4. LEDs are more energy efficient compared to CFLs. 5.LEDs do not need extra components, like the ballasts that CFLs need.. You need a lot more LEDs to match the light of a single CFL. 4. LEDs are more energy efficient compared to CFLs. 5. LEDs do not need extra components, like the ballasts that CFLs need.