Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.23 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
4.0¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.23
7.5 kWh
Per year
$14.75
91 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 2.0¢ | $0.61 | $7.38 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 4.0¢ | $1.23 | $14.75 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 8.1¢ | $2.46 | $29.51 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 4.0¢ per day, $1.23 per month, or $14.75 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $1.23 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.