Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.37 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
1.2¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.37
1.4 kWh
Per year
$4.47
16 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.19 | $2.23 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 1.2¢ | $0.37 | $4.47 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 2.4¢ | $0.74 | $8.94 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a led light bulb in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 1.2¢ per day, $0.37 per month, or $4.47 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.37 per month here versus $0.26 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.