Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 35.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 88% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $4.39 per month.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
$0.14
5 hours/day
Per month
$4.39
12 kWh
Per year
$52.76
149 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 7.2¢ | $2.20 | $26.38 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.39 | $52.76 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.29 | $8.79 | $106 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 55-inch tv in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 35.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.39 per month, or $52.76 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 88% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.39 per month here versus $2.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 35.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.