Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 19.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 5% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.46 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
4.8¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.46
7.5 kWh
Per year
$17.56
91 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.4¢ | $0.73 | $8.78 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.46 | $17.56 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.93 | $35.12 |
Delaware 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 Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 4.8¢ per day, $1.46 per month, or $17.56 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Delaware more expensive than average?
Yes. Delaware's electricity costs about 5% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.46 per month here versus $1.39 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 19.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.