Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Alaska
Alaska's average residential electricity rate is 28.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 46th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.63 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
8.6¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.63
9.1 kWh
Per year
$31.54
110 kWh
By usage level in Alaska
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.77 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 8.6¢ | $2.63 | $31.54 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.25 | $63.07 |
Alaska 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 Alaska?
At Alaska's current average residential rate of 28.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 8.6¢ per day, $2.63 per month, or $31.54 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Alaska more expensive than average?
Yes. Alaska's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.63 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Alaska right now?
Alaska residents pay an average of 28.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 46th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.