Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.35 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
1.1¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.35
1.4 kWh
Per year
$4.17
16 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.17 | $2.09 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 1.1¢ | $0.35 | $4.17 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 2.3¢ | $0.69 | $8.34 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 1.1¢ per day, $0.35 per month, or $4.17 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.35 per month here versus $0.26 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.