Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.63 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
5.4¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.63
9.1 kWh
Per year
$19.60
110 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.82 | $9.80 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.63 | $19.60 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.26 | $39.20 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a incandescent bulb in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 5.4¢ per day, $1.63 per month, or $19.60 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $1.63 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.