Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $3.80 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
$0.12
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.80
12 kWh
Per year
$45.59
149 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 6.2¢ | $1.90 | $22.79 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.80 | $45.59 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.59 | $91.18 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.80 per month, or $45.59 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.80 per month here versus $2.28 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.