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How Much Does a 65-Inch TV Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a 65-inch tv costs about $3.20 per month at typical usage — 5 hours/day.
Per hour
2.1¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.11
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.20
17 kWh
Per year
$38.39
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
2.1¢
Per day
$0.10
Per month
$3.14
Per year
$37.74
Uses 17 kWh/month at 18.8¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.4 | 1.4¢ | $2.11 | $25.32 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | 1.4¢ | $2.16 | $25.94 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | 1.5¢ | $2.26 | $27.16 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | 1.5¢ | $2.26 | $27.16 |
| Utah | 13.3 | 1.5¢ | $2.26 | $27.16 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | 1.5¢ | $2.36 | $28.39 |
| Montana | 13.9 | 1.5¢ | $2.36 | $28.39 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | 1.5¢ | $2.38 | $28.59 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | 1.6¢ | $2.42 | $29.00 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | 1.6¢ | $2.43 | $29.20 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | 1.6¢ | $2.45 | $29.41 |
| Washington | 14.4 | 1.6¢ | $2.45 | $29.41 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | 1.6¢ | $2.47 | $29.61 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | 1.6¢ | $2.50 | $30.02 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | 1.6¢ | $2.53 | $30.43 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | 1.7¢ | $2.55 | $30.63 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | 1.7¢ | $2.59 | $31.04 |
| Florida | 15.4 | 1.7¢ | $2.62 | $31.45 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | 1.7¢ | $2.62 | $31.45 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | 1.7¢ | $2.64 | $31.65 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | 1.7¢ | $2.69 | $32.27 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | 1.7¢ | $2.69 | $32.27 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | 1.8¢ | $2.74 | $32.88 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | 1.8¢ | $2.77 | $33.29 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | 1.8¢ | $2.79 | $33.49 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | 1.8¢ | $2.81 | $33.70 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | 1.8¢ | $2.86 | $34.31 |
| Texas | 17.0 | 1.9¢ | $2.89 | $34.72 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | 1.9¢ | $2.91 | $34.92 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | 1.9¢ | $2.96 | $35.53 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | 1.9¢ | $2.96 | $35.53 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | 2.0¢ | $3.04 | $36.55 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | 2.1¢ | $3.20 | $38.39 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | 2.1¢ | $3.27 | $39.21 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.1¢ | $3.32 | $39.82 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | 2.3¢ | $3.49 | $41.86 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | 2.4¢ | $3.64 | $43.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | 2.4¢ | $3.66 | $43.91 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | 2.4¢ | $3.76 | $45.13 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | 2.6¢ | $4.00 | $47.99 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | 2.7¢ | $4.18 | $50.24 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | 2.8¢ | $4.32 | $51.87 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | 3.0¢ | $4.63 | $55.55 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | 3.0¢ | $4.66 | $55.96 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 3.1¢ | $4.81 | $57.79 |
| Maine | 28.4 | 3.1¢ | $4.83 | $58.00 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | 3.2¢ | $5.02 | $60.24 |
| New York | 29.5 | 3.2¢ | $5.02 | $60.24 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | 3.5¢ | $5.48 | $65.76 |
| California | 35.3 | 3.9¢ | $6.00 | $72.09 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | 5.1¢ | $7.93 | $95.17 |
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 18.8¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.1¢. In North Dakota (12.4¢/kWh) it's 1.4¢, while in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh) it's 5.1¢.
How much does a 65-inch tv cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 hours/day), expect about $3.20 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $2.11 in North Dakota up to $7.93 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 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.