We hold each camera to the same standards and test them in similar conditions. We use the data from our tests to find the different strengths of each camera and to inform our recommendations. How Much do Wireless Security Cameras Cost?You can expect to pay around $150 on average for a wireless home security camera, though you can find products for as low as $25 Wyze Cam and as high as $350 Nest Cam IQ Outdoor. Most Wi Fi security cameras under $100 come from generic brands, which may have shorter warranties and fewer features than products from established brands such as Nest, Samsung, Netgear, D Link and others. You can also expect to pay for local or cloud video storage. Local storage is essentially a microSD card, which is generally a one time purchase, while cloud video storage costs an average of $5 a month or $50 a year.