Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.74 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
5.7¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.74
9.1 kWh
Per year
$20.91
110 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.9¢ | $0.87 | $10.46 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 5.7¢ | $1.74 | $20.91 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.48 | $41.83 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 5.7¢ per day, $1.74 per month, or $20.91 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.74 per month here versus $1.67 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.