Cost to Run a Christmas Lights in South Dakota
South Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 15.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 15% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a christmas lights here costs $1.43 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 10–300 W
Per day
4.7¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.43
9.1 kWh
Per year
$17.19
110 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.4¢ | $0.72 | $8.60 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.43 | $17.19 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | 9.4¢ | $2.86 | $34.38 |
South Dakota 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 South Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 15.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a christmas lights with typical usage costs about 4.7¢ per day, $1.43 per month, or $17.19 per year.
Is running a christmas lights in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 15% below the U.S. average: $1.43 per month here versus $1.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota residents pay an average of 15.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.