Cost to Run a Computer Monitor in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a computer monitor here costs $1.91 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 20–60 W
Per day
6.3¢
8 hours/day
Per month
$1.91
7.5 kWh
Per year
$22.99
91 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.96 | $11.50 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | 6.3¢ | $1.91 | $22.99 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.83 | $45.98 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a computer monitor with typical usage costs about 6.3¢ per day, $1.91 per month, or $22.99 per year.
Is running a computer monitor in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.91 per month here versus $1.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.