Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $2.30 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
7.6¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.30
7.5 kWh
Per year
$27.61
91 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.15 | $13.80 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.6¢ | $2.30 | $27.61 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.60 | $55.22 |
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 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 7.6¢ per day, $2.30 per month, or $27.61 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.30 per month here versus $1.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.