Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below 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
$2.99
16 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.12 | $1.49 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 0.8¢ | $0.25 | $2.99 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 1.6¢ | $0.50 | $5.98 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Indiana $0.25
Midwest average $0.23
U.S. average $0.25
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a led light bulb in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 0.8¢ per day, $0.25 per month, or $2.99 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in Indiana 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 Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
LED Light Bulb costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Indiana
Electric Furnace $332/mo Central Air Conditioner $155/mo Heat Pump $133/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $111/mo Garage Heater $82.99/mo Electric Water Heater $72.20/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $69.71/mo Space Heater $66.39/mo Baseboard Heater $66.39/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $66.39/mo Pool Pump $66.39/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $55.33/mo