Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $2.13 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
7.0¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.13
7.5 kWh
Per year
$25.62
91 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.07 | $12.81 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.13 | $25.62 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.27 | $51.23 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 7.0¢ per day, $2.13 per month, or $25.62 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.13 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.