Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 65-inch tv here costs $5.19 per month.
Per hour
3.4¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
$0.17
5 hours/day
Per month
$5.19
17 kWh
Per year
$62.29
204 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 8.5¢ | $2.59 | $31.14 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.19 | $62.29 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.38 | $125 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about $0.17 per day, $5.19 per month, or $62.29 per year.
Is running a 65-inch tv in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $5.19 per month here versus $3.11 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.