Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 28.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 47th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $2.17 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
7.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.17
7.5 kWh
Per year
$26.07
91 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.09 | $13.03 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.1¢ | $2.17 | $26.07 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.34 | $52.14 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 28.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 7.1¢ per day, $2.17 per month, or $26.07 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.17 per month here versus $1.39 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 28.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 47th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.