Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Alabama
Alabama's average residential electricity rate is 17.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 30th cheapest in the country, 7% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.59 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
5.2¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.59
9.1 kWh
Per year
$19.05
110 kWh
By usage level in Alabama
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.79 | $9.53 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.59 | $19.05 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.17 | $38.11 |
Alabama vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in Alabama?
At Alabama's current average residential rate of 17.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.59 per month, or $19.05 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Alabama more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Alabama's rate is about 7% below the U.S. average: $1.59 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alabama right now?
Alabama residents pay an average of 17.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 30th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.