How much does it cost to run a inflatable yard decoration in North Carolina?
A 150-watt inflatable yard decoration costs about 2¢ an hour in North Carolina, or about $4.03 a month at 6 hours a day.
The blower fan runs the whole time it's inflated.
North Carolina electricity averages 14.94¢ per kWh, about 18% less than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 17 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (50 W) | 1¢ | 4¢ | $1.34 | $16.36 |
| Typical (150 W) | 2¢ | $0.13 | $4.03 | $49.08 |
| High (300 W) | 4¢ | $0.27 | $8.07 | $98.16 |
Day, month and year assume 6 hours of use a day.
Other holiday costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| LED Christmas lights (10 strands) | 70 W | $1.88 |
| Incandescent Christmas lights (10 strands) | 400 W | $10.76 |
Ways to spend less
- Put lights on a timer so they don't run all night.
- Switching incandescent strands to LED cuts their running cost by about 80 to 90 percent.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $3.34 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $3.48 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $3.50 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $3.55 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $3.60 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $3.65 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $3.67 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $3.67 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $3.74 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $3.77 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $3.77 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $3.77 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $3.83 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $3.85 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $3.89 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $3.92 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $4.03 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $4.07 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $4.10 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $4.11 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $4.13 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $4.16 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $4.16 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $4.17 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $4.18 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $4.30 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $4.34 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $4.39 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $4.47 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $4.51 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $4.54 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $4.60 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $4.82 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $5.05 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $5.13 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $5.19 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $5.68 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $5.75 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $5.81 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $6.47 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $6.47 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $6.66 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $7.23 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $7.31 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $7.55 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $7.89 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $7.93 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $8.10 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $8.14 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $8.98 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $12.50 |
At 150 watts for 6 hours a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.