Cost to Run a Incandescent Bulb in Wyoming
Wyoming's average residential electricity rate is 14.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest in the country, 20% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a incandescent bulb here costs $1.35 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 40–100 W
Per day
4.4¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.35
9.1 kWh
Per year
$16.21
110 kWh
By usage level in Wyoming
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.67 | $8.10 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.21 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32.41 |
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
At Wyoming's current average residential rate of 14.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a incandescent bulb with typical usage costs about 4.4¢ per day, $1.35 per month, or $16.21 per year.
Is running a incandescent bulb in Wyoming more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Wyoming's rate is about 20% below the U.S. average: $1.35 per month here versus $1.68 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wyoming right now?
Wyoming residents pay an average of 14.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.