Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.12 per month.
Per hour
0.4¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
3.7¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.12
7.5 kWh
Per year
$13.49
91 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 1.8¢ | $0.56 | $6.74 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.12 | $13.49 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | 7.4¢ | $2.25 | $26.97 |
Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 3.7¢ per day, $1.12 per month, or $13.49 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $1.12 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 15th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.