Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 16th cheapest in the country, 17% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.15 per month.
Per hour
0.5¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
3.8¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.15
7.5 kWh
Per year
$13.76
91 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 1.9¢ | $0.57 | $6.88 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.15 | $13.76 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.29 | $27.52 |
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 15.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 3.8¢ per day, $1.15 per month, or $13.76 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 17% below the U.S. average: $1.15 per month here versus $1.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 16th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.