Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 32.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 71% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $4.01 per month.
Per hour
2.6¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
$0.13
5 hours/day
Per month
$4.01
12 kWh
Per year
$48.13
149 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 6.6¢ | $2.00 | $24.06 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.01 | $48.13 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $8.02 | $96.26 |
Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 32.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.13 per day, $4.01 per month, or $48.13 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 71% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $4.01 per month here versus $2.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 32.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.