Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.78 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
9.2¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.78
9.1 kWh
Per year
$33.40
110 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.70 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 9.2¢ | $2.78 | $33.40 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.56 | $66.80 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 9.2¢ per day, $2.78 per month, or $33.40 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.78 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.