Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.66 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
5.5¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.66
9.1 kWh
Per year
$19.93
110 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.83 | $9.96 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.66 | $19.93 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.32 | $39.86 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Indiana $1.66
Midwest average $1.57
U.S. average $1.68
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a christmas lights in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 5.5¢ per day, $1.66 per month, or $19.93 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.66 per month here versus $1.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Christmas Lights costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Indiana
Electric Furnace $332/mo Central Air Conditioner $155/mo Heat Pump $133/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $111/mo Garage Heater $82.99/mo Electric Water Heater $72.20/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $69.71/mo Space Heater $66.39/mo Baseboard Heater $66.39/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $66.39/mo Pool Pump $66.39/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $55.33/mo