Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 19% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.39 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
4.6¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.39
9.1 kWh
Per year
$16.64
110 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.3¢ | $0.69 | $8.32 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.64 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.77 | $33.29 |
New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 15.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 4.6¢ per day, $1.39 per month, or $16.64 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 19% below the U.S. average: $1.39 per month here versus $1.71 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.