Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.78 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
5.8¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.78
9.1 kWh
Per year
$21.35
110 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.9¢ | $0.89 | $10.68 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.8¢ | $1.78 | $21.35 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.56 | $42.70 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 5.8¢ per day, $1.78 per month, or $21.35 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.78 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.