Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.41 per month.
Per hour
0.3¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
1.3¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.41
1.4 kWh
Per year
$4.91
16 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.7¢ | $0.20 | $2.46 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 1.3¢ | $0.41 | $4.91 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.82 | $9.82 |
New York 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 York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 1.3¢ per day, $0.41 per month, or $4.91 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.41 per month here versus $0.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.