Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.30 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
1.0¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.30
1.4 kWh
Per year
$3.56
16 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.15 | $1.78 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 1.0¢ | $0.30 | $3.56 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.59 | $7.13 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 1.0¢ per day, $0.30 per month, or $3.56 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.30 per month here versus $0.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.