Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 33.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 84% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $4.18 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
$0.14
5 hours/day
Per month
$4.18
12 kWh
Per year
$50.22
149 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.09 | $25.11 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.18 | $50.22 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.37 | $100 |
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 33.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.18 per month, or $50.22 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 84% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.18 per month here versus $2.28 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 33.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.