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How Much Does a 65-Inch TV Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a 65-inch tv costs about $3.11 per month at typical usage — 5 hours/day.
Per hour
2.0¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.10
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.11
17 kWh
Per year
$37.37
204 kWh
Stepping up to 65 inches adds roughly 30–40% more panel area and a proportional bump in power, typically 80–150 watts in normal use. HDR content pushes brightness — and wattage — toward the top of that range.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
2.0¢
Per day
$0.10
Per month
$3.06
Per year
$36.74
Uses 17 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 1.4¢ | $2.16 | $25.94 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 1.4¢ | $2.18 | $26.14 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 1.4¢ | $2.23 | $26.75 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 1.5¢ | $2.28 | $27.37 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 1.5¢ | $2.33 | $27.98 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 1.5¢ | $2.33 | $27.98 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 1.5¢ | $2.35 | $28.18 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 1.5¢ | $2.35 | $28.18 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 1.6¢ | $2.43 | $29.20 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 1.6¢ | $2.45 | $29.41 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 1.6¢ | $2.45 | $29.41 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 1.6¢ | $2.47 | $29.61 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 1.6¢ | $2.50 | $30.02 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 1.7¢ | $2.55 | $30.63 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 1.7¢ | $2.55 | $30.63 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 1.7¢ | $2.59 | $31.04 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 1.7¢ | $2.60 | $31.25 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 1.7¢ | $2.62 | $31.45 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 1.7¢ | $2.62 | $31.45 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 1.7¢ | $2.64 | $31.65 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 1.7¢ | $2.69 | $32.27 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 1.7¢ | $2.70 | $32.47 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 1.8¢ | $2.72 | $32.67 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 1.8¢ | $2.72 | $32.67 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 1.8¢ | $2.74 | $32.88 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 1.8¢ | $2.74 | $32.88 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 1.8¢ | $2.77 | $33.29 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 1.8¢ | $2.79 | $33.49 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 1.8¢ | $2.84 | $34.10 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 1.9¢ | $2.89 | $34.72 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 1.9¢ | $2.98 | $35.74 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 1.9¢ | $2.99 | $35.94 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 2.0¢ | $3.15 | $37.78 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | 2.1¢ | $3.25 | $39.01 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | 2.1¢ | $3.27 | $39.21 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.1¢ | $3.32 | $39.82 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | 2.4¢ | $3.64 | $43.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | 2.4¢ | $3.69 | $44.32 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | 2.5¢ | $3.93 | $47.17 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | 2.6¢ | $4.05 | $48.60 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | 2.7¢ | $4.12 | $49.42 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | 2.8¢ | $4.29 | $51.46 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | 2.8¢ | $4.29 | $51.46 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | 2.9¢ | $4.52 | $54.32 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 3.1¢ | $4.81 | $57.79 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | 3.2¢ | $4.90 | $58.81 |
| New York | 29.9 | 3.3¢ | $5.09 | $61.06 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | 3.4¢ | $5.19 | $62.29 |
| Maine | 32.4 | 3.6¢ | $5.51 | $66.17 |
| California | 33.6 | 3.7¢ | $5.71 | $68.62 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | 5.3¢ | $8.16 | $98.02 |
How to lower the cost
- Disable instant-on standby modes — they can idle at 10–20 watts around the clock.
- Stream on a stick, not a console: the same show can use 10× less power.
- Turn down screen brightness or enable the ambient light sensor.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a 65-inch tv use?
A typical 65-inch tv draws about 110 watts in use. At 5 hours/day, that works out to roughly 0.6 kWh per day, or 17 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a 65-inch tv for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.0¢. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's 1.4¢, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's 5.3¢.
How much does a 65-inch tv cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 hours/day), expect about $3.11 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $2.16 in Louisiana up to $8.16 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a 65-inch tv use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 2% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.