Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV in California
California's average residential electricity rate is 35.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest in the country, 88% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 65-inch tv here costs $6.00 per month.
Per hour
3.9¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.20
5 hours/day
Per month
$6.00
17 kWh
Per year
$72.09
204 kWh
By usage level in California
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.00 | $36.04 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $6.00 | $72.09 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.01 | $144 |
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 35.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.20 per day, $6.00 per month, or $72.09 per year.
Is running a 65-inch tv in California more expensive than average?
Yes. California's electricity costs about 88% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $6.00 per month here versus $3.20 nationally.
What does electricity cost in California right now?
California residents pay an average of 35.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 50th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.