Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in South Dakota
South Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 13th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.09 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
3.6¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.09
7.5 kWh
Per year
$13.13
91 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 1.8¢ | $0.55 | $6.56 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 3.6¢ | $1.09 | $13.13 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 7.2¢ | $2.19 | $26.25 |
South 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 South Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 3.6¢ per day, $1.09 per month, or $13.13 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.09 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 13th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.