Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 30th cheapest in the country, 7% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.28 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
4.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.28
7.5 kWh
Per year
$15.39
91 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.1¢ | $0.64 | $7.69 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.28 | $15.39 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 8.4¢ | $2.56 | $30.78 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a computer monitor in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 17¢/kWh (July 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 4.2¢ per day, $1.28 per month, or $15.39 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 7% below the U.S. average: $1.28 per month here versus $1.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 30th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.