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How Much Does a Crypto Mining Rig Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a crypto mining rig costs about $160 per month at typical usage — 24 hours/day (always on).
Per hour
$0.22
at 600–3,000 W
Per day
$5.27
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$160
876 kWh
Per year
$1,924
10,512 kWh
A mining rig is a space heater that computes: 600–3,000 watts, 24 hours a day. Electricity is the dominant cost of mining, and profitability swings entirely on your state's rate — the spread between the cheapest and most expensive states is nearly 4×.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
$0.22
Per day
$5.27
Per month
$160
Per year
$1,924
Uses 876 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | $0.15 | $111 | $1,335 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | $0.15 | $112 | $1,346 |
| Utah | 13.1 | $0.16 | $115 | $1,377 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | $0.16 | $117 | $1,409 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | $0.16 | $120 | $1,440 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | $0.16 | $120 | $1,440 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | $0.17 | $121 | $1,451 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | $0.17 | $121 | $1,451 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | $0.17 | $125 | $1,503 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | $0.17 | $126 | $1,514 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | $0.17 | $126 | $1,514 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | $0.17 | $127 | $1,524 |
| Washington | 14.7 | $0.18 | $129 | $1,545 |
| Florida | 15.0 | $0.18 | $131 | $1,577 |
| Montana | 15.0 | $0.18 | $131 | $1,577 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | $0.18 | $133 | $1,598 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | $0.18 | $134 | $1,608 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $0.18 | $135 | $1,619 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | $0.18 | $135 | $1,619 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | $0.19 | $136 | $1,629 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | $0.19 | $138 | $1,661 |
| Texas | 15.9 | $0.19 | $139 | $1,671 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | $0.19 | $140 | $1,682 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | $0.19 | $140 | $1,682 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | $0.19 | $141 | $1,692 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | $0.19 | $141 | $1,692 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | $0.20 | $143 | $1,713 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $0.20 | $144 | $1,724 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | $0.20 | $146 | $1,756 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | $0.20 | $149 | $1,787 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | $0.21 | $153 | $1,840 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.21 | $154 | $1,850 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | $0.22 | $162 | $1,945 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.23 | $167 | $2,008 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.23 | $168 | $2,018 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.23 | $171 | $2,050 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.26 | $187 | $2,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.26 | $190 | $2,281 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.28 | $202 | $2,428 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.29 | $208 | $2,502 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.29 | $212 | $2,544 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.30 | $221 | $2,649 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.30 | $221 | $2,649 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.32 | $233 | $2,796 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.34 | $248 | $2,975 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.35 | $252 | $3,027 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.36 | $262 | $3,143 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.37 | $267 | $3,206 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.39 | $284 | $3,406 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.40 | $294 | $3,532 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.58 | $420 | $5,046 |
How to lower the cost
- Enable sleep after 15–20 minutes of idle — modern machines wake in seconds.
- Anything always-on (servers, mining, chargers on strips) deserves a smart plug and a schedule.
- Laptops do the same office work as desktops on a quarter of the power.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a crypto mining rig use?
A typical crypto mining rig draws about 1,200 watts in use. At 24 hours/day (always on), that works out to roughly 29 kWh per day, or 876 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a crypto mining rig for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.22. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's $0.15, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's $0.58.
How much does a crypto mining rig cost to run per month?
With typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), expect about $160 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $111 in Louisiana up to $420 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a crypto mining rig use a lot of electricity?
Yes — at typical usage it accounts for roughly 99% of an average U.S. home's monthly consumption (885 kWh), which makes it one of the larger loads in the house.