Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 23.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 30% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.79 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
5.9¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.79
7.5 kWh
Per year
$21.54
91 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.77 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.79 | $21.54 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.59 | $43.09 |
Vermont 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 Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 23.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 5.9¢ per day, $1.79 per month, or $21.54 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 30% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.79 per month here versus $1.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 23.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.