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How Much Does a 75-Inch TV Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a 75-inch tv costs about $4.23 per month at typical usage — 5 hours/day.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 100–250 W
Per day
$0.14
5 hours/day
Per month
$4.23
23 kWh
Per year
$50.73
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
2.7¢
Per day
$0.14
Per month
$4.17
Per year
$50.10
Uses 23 kWh/month at 18.3¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 1.9¢ | $2.93 | $35.21 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 1.9¢ | $2.96 | $35.48 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 2.0¢ | $3.02 | $36.32 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 2.0¢ | $3.09 | $37.15 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 2.1¢ | $3.16 | $37.98 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 2.1¢ | $3.16 | $37.98 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 2.1¢ | $3.19 | $38.26 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 2.1¢ | $3.19 | $38.26 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 2.1¢ | $3.30 | $39.64 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $3.32 | $39.92 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 2.2¢ | $3.32 | $39.92 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 2.2¢ | $3.35 | $40.20 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 2.2¢ | $3.39 | $40.75 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $3.46 | $41.58 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 2.3¢ | $3.46 | $41.58 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 2.3¢ | $3.51 | $42.14 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 2.3¢ | $3.53 | $42.41 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 2.3¢ | $3.56 | $42.69 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 2.3¢ | $3.56 | $42.69 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 2.3¢ | $3.58 | $42.97 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 2.4¢ | $3.65 | $43.80 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 2.4¢ | $3.67 | $44.08 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 2.4¢ | $3.69 | $44.35 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 2.4¢ | $3.69 | $44.35 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 2.4¢ | $3.72 | $44.63 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 2.4¢ | $3.72 | $44.63 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 2.4¢ | $3.76 | $45.19 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 2.5¢ | $3.79 | $45.46 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 2.5¢ | $3.86 | $46.30 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 2.6¢ | $3.93 | $47.13 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 2.6¢ | $4.04 | $48.51 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 2.6¢ | $4.06 | $48.79 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 2.8¢ | $4.27 | $51.29 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | 2.9¢ | $4.41 | $52.95 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | 2.9¢ | $4.43 | $53.23 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.9¢ | $4.50 | $54.06 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | 3.2¢ | $4.94 | $59.32 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | 3.3¢ | $5.01 | $60.16 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | 3.5¢ | $5.33 | $64.04 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | 3.6¢ | $5.50 | $65.98 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | 3.6¢ | $5.59 | $67.09 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | 3.8¢ | $5.82 | $69.86 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | 3.8¢ | $5.82 | $69.86 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | 4.0¢ | $6.14 | $73.74 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 4.2¢ | $6.53 | $78.45 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | 4.3¢ | $6.65 | $79.84 |
| New York | 29.9 | 4.5¢ | $6.90 | $82.89 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | 4.6¢ | $7.04 | $84.55 |
| Maine | 32.4 | 4.9¢ | $7.48 | $89.82 |
| California | 33.6 | 5.0¢ | $7.76 | $93.15 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | 7.2¢ | $11.08 | $133 |
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 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.7¢. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's 1.9¢, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's 7.2¢.
How much does a 75-inch tv cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 hours/day), expect about $4.23 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $2.93 in Louisiana up to $11.08 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 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.