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How Much Does a 75-Inch TV Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a 75-inch tv costs about $4.25 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
$4.25
23 kWh
Per year
$51.01
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
$4.20
Per year
$50.37
Uses 23 kWh/month at 18.4¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.4 | 1.9¢ | $2.86 | $34.37 |
| Utah | 13.0 | 1.9¢ | $3.00 | $36.04 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4 | 2.0¢ | $3.09 | $37.15 |
| Nebraska | 13.6 | 2.0¢ | $3.14 | $37.70 |
| Nevada | 13.6 | 2.0¢ | $3.14 | $37.70 |
| North Dakota | 13.6 | 2.0¢ | $3.14 | $37.70 |
| Missouri | 13.7 | 2.1¢ | $3.16 | $37.98 |
| Iowa | 14.1 | 2.1¢ | $3.26 | $39.09 |
| New Mexico | 14.1 | 2.1¢ | $3.26 | $39.09 |
| Louisiana | 14.2 | 2.1¢ | $3.28 | $39.36 |
| Arkansas | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $3.32 | $39.92 |
| Tennessee | 14.5 | 2.2¢ | $3.35 | $40.20 |
| Montana | 14.7 | 2.2¢ | $3.39 | $40.75 |
| Wyoming | 14.8 | 2.2¢ | $3.42 | $41.03 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $3.46 | $41.58 |
| Washington | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $3.46 | $41.58 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | 2.3¢ | $3.49 | $41.86 |
| North Carolina | 15.1 | 2.3¢ | $3.49 | $41.86 |
| Arizona | 15.2 | 2.3¢ | $3.51 | $42.14 |
| Florida | 15.2 | 2.3¢ | $3.51 | $42.14 |
| South Dakota | 15.7 | 2.4¢ | $3.62 | $43.52 |
| Georgia | 15.8 | 2.4¢ | $3.65 | $43.80 |
| Colorado | 16.2 | 2.4¢ | $3.74 | $44.91 |
| Mississippi | 16.2 | 2.4¢ | $3.74 | $44.91 |
| South Carolina | 16.2 | 2.4¢ | $3.74 | $44.91 |
| Oregon | 16.3 | 2.4¢ | $3.76 | $45.19 |
| Texas | 16.4 | 2.5¢ | $3.79 | $45.46 |
| Alabama | 16.8 | 2.5¢ | $3.88 | $46.57 |
| West Virginia | 16.8 | 2.5¢ | $3.88 | $46.57 |
| Minnesota | 17.0 | 2.6¢ | $3.93 | $47.13 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 2.6¢ | $4.06 | $48.79 |
| Indiana | 18.2 | 2.7¢ | $4.20 | $50.45 |
| Delaware | 19.4 | 2.9¢ | $4.48 | $53.78 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.9¢ | $4.50 | $54.06 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7 | 3.0¢ | $4.55 | $54.61 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6 | 3.2¢ | $4.99 | $59.88 |
| Maryland | 21.8 | 3.3¢ | $5.03 | $60.43 |
| Michigan | 22.0 | 3.3¢ | $5.08 | $60.99 |
| New Jersey | 23.3 | 3.5¢ | $5.38 | $64.59 |
| Illinois | 23.9 | 3.6¢ | $5.52 | $66.25 |
| Vermont | 24.9 | 3.7¢ | $5.75 | $69.03 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | 3.8¢ | $5.86 | $70.41 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3 | 4.1¢ | $6.30 | $75.68 |
| Connecticut | 27.4 | 4.1¢ | $6.33 | $75.96 |
| Alaska | 28.2 | 4.2¢ | $6.51 | $78.18 |
| Maine | 28.6 | 4.3¢ | $6.60 | $79.28 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8 | 4.3¢ | $6.65 | $79.84 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5 | 4.4¢ | $6.81 | $81.78 |
| New York | 29.9 | 4.5¢ | $6.90 | $82.89 |
| California | 33.3 | 5.0¢ | $7.69 | $92.31 |
| Hawaii | 52.0 | 7.8¢ | $12.01 | $144 |
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 18.4¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.8¢. In Idaho (12.4¢/kWh) it's 1.9¢, while in Hawaii (52¢/kWh) it's 7.8¢.
How much does a 75-inch tv cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 hours/day), expect about $4.25 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $2.86 in Idaho up to $12.01 in Hawaii. Rates are as of May 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.