Cost to Run a LED Light Bulb in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a led light bulb here costs $0.26 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 5–15 W
Per day
0.9¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$0.26
1.4 kWh
Per year
$3.14
16 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 0.4¢ | $0.13 | $1.57 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 0.9¢ | $0.26 | $3.14 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | 1.7¢ | $0.52 | $6.27 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a led light bulb with typical usage costs about 0.9¢ per day, $0.26 per month, or $3.14 per year.
Is running a led light bulb in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.26 per month here versus $0.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.