Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.44 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
4.7¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.44
9.1 kWh
Per year
$17.30
110 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.4¢ | $0.72 | $8.65 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 4.7¢ | $1.44 | $17.30 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 9.5¢ | $2.88 | $34.60 |
Kansas 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 Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 4.7¢ per day, $1.44 per month, or $17.30 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $1.44 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.