Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.01 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
3.3¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.01
7.5 kWh
Per year
$12.13
91 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 1.7¢ | $0.51 | $6.06 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $1.01 | $12.13 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 6.6¢ | $2.02 | $24.26 |
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 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 3.3¢ per day, $1.01 per month, or $12.13 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $1.01 per month here versus $1.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.