LED Light Bulb (60W equivalent) Energy Cost Calculator
Energy-efficient light bulb using 75% less energy than incandescent with 25x longer life.
Power Draw
9W
watts
Annual kWh
16
avg usage
Annual Cost
$2
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.01 tons
carbon impact
LED Light Bulb (60W equivalent) Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.01
Monthly Cost
$0.18
Annual Cost
$2
Lifetime Cost
$49
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 5% vs standard models
~$0/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 30% more energy
~$1/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Replace all incandescent bulbs with LEDs
- ✓Use dimmable LEDs with dimmer switches
- ✓Choose warm white for living areas
Compare Alternatives
| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED Light Bulb (60W equivalent) (current) | 9W | 16 | $2 |
| CFL Light Bulb (60W equivalent) | 13W | 24 | $3 |
| Incandescent Light Bulb (60W) | 60W | 110 | $14 |
| Smart LED Bulb | 10W | 15 | $2 |
LED Light Bulb (60W equivalent) Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$3
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$2
Lifespan 23 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$49
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$52
LED Light Bulb (60W equivalent) Energy FAQ
LED Light Bulb (60W equivalent) Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a led light bulb (60w equivalent) does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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