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.
Creative Commons. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) are made using the same basic technology as the traditional fluorescent bulb, which has been in use for nearly a century.They are made from two main parts, which include a simple glass tube and a electric ballast. The inside of the tube is coated with phosphorus.ow Fluorescent Bulbs Are Made. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) are made using the same basic technology as the traditional fluorescent bulb, which has been in use for nearly a century.