Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.27 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
4.2¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.27
7.5 kWh
Per year
$15.21
91 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.1¢ | $0.63 | $7.60 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.2¢ | $1.27 | $15.21 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 8.3¢ | $2.53 | $30.41 |
Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 4.2¢ per day, $1.27 per month, or $15.21 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $1.27 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.