Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.03 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
3.4¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.03
7.5 kWh
Per year
$12.31
91 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 1.7¢ | $0.51 | $6.16 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 3.4¢ | $1.03 | $12.31 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 6.7¢ | $2.05 | $24.62 |
North Dakota 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 Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 3.4¢ per day, $1.03 per month, or $12.31 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $1.03 per month here versus $1.39 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.