Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.25 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
0.8¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.25
1.4 kWh
Per year
$3.04
16 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.13 | $1.52 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 0.8¢ | $0.25 | $3.04 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 1.7¢ | $0.51 | $6.08 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $0.25
South average $0.22
U.S. average $0.25
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a led light bulb in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 0.8¢ per day, $0.25 per month, or $3.04 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $0.25 per month here versus $0.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
LED Light Bulb costs in nearby states
Alabama $0.22/mo Arkansas $0.20/mo Washington, D.C. $0.34/mo Florida $0.21/mo Georgia $0.22/mo Kentucky $0.19/mo Louisiana $0.17/mo Maryland $0.29/mo Mississippi $0.20/mo North Carolina $0.21/mo Oklahoma $0.20/mo South Carolina $0.21/mo Tennessee $0.19/mo Texas $0.22/mo Virginia $0.24/mo West Virginia $0.22/mo Louisiana $0.17/mo Hawaii $0.66/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo