Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 28.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 47th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $2.63 per month.
Per hour
1.7¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
8.6¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.63
9.1 kWh
Per year
$31.54
110 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.77 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 8.6¢ | $2.63 | $31.54 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.25 | $63.07 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 28.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 8.6¢ per day, $2.63 per month, or $31.54 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.63 per month here versus $1.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 28.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 47th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.