Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 60% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $3.67 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
$0.12
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.67
12 kWh
Per year
$44.09
149 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 6.0¢ | $1.84 | $22.05 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.67 | $44.09 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.34 | $88.19 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.67 per month, or $44.09 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 60% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.67 per month here versus $2.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.