Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 47th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $2.69 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
8.8¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.69
9.1 kWh
Per year
$32.30
110 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.15 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 8.8¢ | $2.69 | $32.30 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.38 | $64.60 |
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 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 8.8¢ per day, $2.69 per month, or $32.30 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 $2.69 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 47th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.