Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 34% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $0.93 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
3.1¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$0.93
7.5 kWh
Per year
$11.22
91 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 1.5¢ | $0.47 | $5.61 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.22 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 6.2¢ | $1.87 | $22.45 |
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 12.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 3.1¢ per day, $0.93 per month, or $11.22 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 34% below the U.S. average: $0.93 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 12.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.