Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $2.43 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
8.0¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.43
9.1 kWh
Per year
$29.13
110 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.21 | $14.56 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 8.0¢ | $2.43 | $29.13 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.85 | $58.25 |
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 8.0¢ per day, $2.43 per month, or $29.13 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.43 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.