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How Much Does a 75-Inch TV Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a 75-inch tv costs about $4.34 per month at typical usage — 5 hours/day.
Per hour
2.8¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.14
5 hours/day
Per month
$4.34
23 kWh
Per year
$52.12
277 kWh
Large-format 75-inch and up TVs draw 100–250 watts, with bright HDR scenes hitting harder. Even so, a movie night costs less than the popcorn — big TVs are cheap to run relative to their presence.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
2.8¢
Per day
$0.14
Per month
$4.29
Per year
$51.47
Uses 23 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 | 1.9¢ | $2.86 | $34.37 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | 1.9¢ | $2.93 | $35.21 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | 2.0¢ | $3.07 | $36.87 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | 2.0¢ | $3.07 | $36.87 |
| Utah | 13.3 | 2.0¢ | $3.07 | $36.87 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | 2.1¢ | $3.21 | $38.53 |
| Montana | 13.9 | 2.1¢ | $3.21 | $38.53 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | 2.1¢ | $3.23 | $38.81 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | 2.1¢ | $3.28 | $39.36 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | 2.1¢ | $3.30 | $39.64 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $3.32 | $39.92 |
| Washington | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $3.32 | $39.92 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | 2.2¢ | $3.35 | $40.20 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | 2.2¢ | $3.39 | $40.75 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | 2.2¢ | $3.44 | $41.31 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $3.46 | $41.58 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | 2.3¢ | $3.51 | $42.14 |
| Florida | 15.4 | 2.3¢ | $3.56 | $42.69 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | 2.3¢ | $3.56 | $42.69 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | 2.3¢ | $3.58 | $42.97 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | 2.4¢ | $3.65 | $43.80 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | 2.4¢ | $3.65 | $43.80 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | 2.4¢ | $3.72 | $44.63 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | 2.4¢ | $3.76 | $45.19 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | 2.5¢ | $3.79 | $45.46 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | 2.5¢ | $3.81 | $45.74 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | 2.5¢ | $3.88 | $46.57 |
| Texas | 17.0 | 2.6¢ | $3.93 | $47.13 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | 2.6¢ | $3.95 | $47.40 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | 2.6¢ | $4.02 | $48.24 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | 2.6¢ | $4.02 | $48.24 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | 2.7¢ | $4.13 | $49.62 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | 2.8¢ | $4.34 | $52.12 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | 2.9¢ | $4.43 | $53.23 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.9¢ | $4.50 | $54.06 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | 3.1¢ | $4.73 | $56.83 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | 3.2¢ | $4.94 | $59.32 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | 3.2¢ | $4.96 | $59.60 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | 3.3¢ | $5.10 | $61.27 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | 3.5¢ | $5.43 | $65.15 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | 3.7¢ | $5.68 | $68.20 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | 3.8¢ | $5.86 | $70.41 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | 4.1¢ | $6.28 | $75.40 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | 4.1¢ | $6.33 | $75.96 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 4.2¢ | $6.53 | $78.45 |
| Maine | 28.4 | 4.3¢ | $6.56 | $78.73 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | 4.4¢ | $6.81 | $81.78 |
| New York | 29.5 | 4.4¢ | $6.81 | $81.78 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | 4.8¢ | $7.43 | $89.26 |
| California | 35.3 | 5.3¢ | $8.15 | $97.86 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | 7.0¢ | $10.76 | $129 |
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 75-inch tv use?
A typical 75-inch tv draws about 150 watts in use. At 5 hours/day, that works out to roughly 0.8 kWh per day, or 23 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a 75-inch tv for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.8¢. In North Dakota (12.4¢/kWh) it's 1.9¢, while in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh) it's 7.0¢.
How much does a 75-inch tv cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 hours/day), expect about $4.34 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $2.86 in North Dakota up to $10.76 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 2026.
Does a 75-inch tv use a lot of electricity?
It's a moderate load: roughly 3% of an average U.S. home's monthly consumption at typical usage. Noticeable, but not a bill-driver on its own.