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.
Compare the Costs - LED vs CFL. 1  LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs will eventually replace incandescent bulbs as the main lighting used in homes. For the moment, Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) are used more often by consumers than LEDs; CFL bulbs, however, are just a temporary solution to energy-efficient lighting.