Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $3.52 per month.
Per hour
2.3¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
$0.12
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.52
12 kWh
Per year
$42.30
149 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 5.8¢ | $1.76 | $21.15 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.52 | $42.30 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.05 | $84.60 |
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 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.12 per day, $3.52 per month, or $42.30 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.52 per month here versus $2.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.