Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.98 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
6.5¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.98
9.1 kWh
Per year
$23.76
110 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $0.99 | $11.88 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.5¢ | $1.98 | $23.76 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.96 | $47.52 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 6.5¢ per day, $1.98 per month, or $23.76 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.98 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.