Monitored Security Systems

According to a news report at Washington D.C's NBC news station, Washington Consumer's Checkbook tested a number of monitored home security systems. The price range was around $2,000 (give or take $500) for the inital installation and then "The cost of the monthly service also varied. For three years of service, the total cost ranged from $720 to $1044." Their finding for top home security companies is only relevant to the Washington D.C. area, but the article also offers some tips for improving security without installing an expensive system: Checkbook Magazine Tests Home Security Systems.