Cost to Run a 65-Inch TV in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 hours/day), a 65-inch tv here costs $2.70 per month.
Per hour
1.7¢
at 80–150 W
Per day
8.9¢
5 hours/day
Per month
$2.70
17 kWh
Per year
$32.47
204 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2.5 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.35 | $16.24 |
| Typical (5 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.70 | $32.47 |
| Heavy (10 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.41 | $64.94 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a 65-inch tv with typical usage costs about 8.9¢ per day, $2.70 per month, or $32.47 per year.
Is running a 65-inch tv in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.70 per month here versus $3.11 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.