Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Maryland
Maryland's average residential electricity rate is 21.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 37th cheapest in the country, 18% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.64 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
5.4¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.64
7.5 kWh
Per year
$19.73
91 kWh
By usage level in Maryland
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.82 | $9.87 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.64 | $19.73 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.29 | $39.47 |
Maryland 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 Maryland?
At Maryland's current average residential rate of 21.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 5.4¢ per day, $1.64 per month, or $19.73 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Maryland more expensive than average?
Yes. Maryland's electricity costs about 18% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.64 per month here versus $1.39 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Maryland right now?
Maryland residents pay an average of 21.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 37th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.