Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.80 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
5.9¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.80
9.1 kWh
Per year
$21.57
110 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.79 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.80 | $21.57 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.59 | $43.14 |
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 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 5.9¢ per day, $1.80 per month, or $21.57 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.80 per month here versus $1.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.