Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 60% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $2.22 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
7.3¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$2.22
7.5 kWh
Per year
$26.70
91 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.11 | $13.35 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 7.3¢ | $2.22 | $26.70 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.45 | $53.41 |
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 29.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.22 per month, or $26.70 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 60% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.22 per month here versus $1.39 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.