Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 33.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 84% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 65-inch tv here costs $5.71 per month.
Per hour
3.7¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.19
5 hours/day
Per month
$5.71
17 kWh
Per year
$68.62
204 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 9.4¢ | $2.86 | $34.31 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.71 | $68.62 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.43 | $137 |
California vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a 65-inch tv in California?
At California's current average residential rate of 33.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.19 per day, $5.71 per month, or $68.62 per year.
Is running a 65-inch tv in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 84% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.71 per month here versus $3.11 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 33.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.