Cost to Run a 55-Inch TV in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 55-inch tv here costs $1.98 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 60–120 W
Per day
6.5¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$1.98
12 kWh
Per year
$23.77
149 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $0.99 | $11.88 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 6.5¢ | $1.98 | $23.77 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.96 | $47.53 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a 55-inch tv with typical usage costs about 6.5¢ per day, $1.98 per month, or $23.77 per year.
Is running a 55-inch tv in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $1.98 per month here versus $2.28 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.