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How Much Does a Crypto Mining Rig Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a crypto mining rig costs about $165 per month at typical usage — 24 hours/day (always on).
Per hour
$0.23
at 600–3,000 W
Per day
$5.41
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$165
876 kWh
Per year
$1,976
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
$0.23
Per day
$5.41
Per month
$165
Per year
$1,976
Uses 876 kWh/month at 18.8¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.4 | $0.15 | $109 | $1,303 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | $0.15 | $111 | $1,335 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | $0.16 | $116 | $1,398 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | $0.16 | $116 | $1,398 |
| Utah | 13.3 | $0.16 | $116 | $1,398 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | $0.17 | $122 | $1,461 |
| Montana | 13.9 | $0.17 | $122 | $1,461 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | $0.17 | $123 | $1,472 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | $0.17 | $124 | $1,493 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | $0.17 | $125 | $1,503 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | $0.17 | $126 | $1,514 |
| Washington | 14.4 | $0.17 | $126 | $1,514 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | $0.17 | $127 | $1,524 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | $0.18 | $129 | $1,545 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | $0.18 | $130 | $1,566 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.18 | $131 | $1,577 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | $0.18 | $133 | $1,598 |
| Florida | 15.4 | $0.18 | $135 | $1,619 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | $0.18 | $135 | $1,619 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | $0.19 | $136 | $1,629 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | $0.19 | $138 | $1,661 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | $0.19 | $138 | $1,661 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | $0.19 | $141 | $1,692 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | $0.20 | $143 | $1,713 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | $0.20 | $144 | $1,724 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | $0.20 | $144 | $1,734 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | $0.20 | $147 | $1,766 |
| Texas | 17.0 | $0.20 | $149 | $1,787 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | $0.21 | $150 | $1,798 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | $0.21 | $152 | $1,829 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | $0.21 | $152 | $1,829 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | $0.21 | $157 | $1,882 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | $0.23 | $165 | $1,976 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | $0.23 | $168 | $2,018 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.23 | $171 | $2,050 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | $0.25 | $179 | $2,155 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | $0.26 | $187 | $2,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | $0.26 | $188 | $2,260 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | $0.27 | $193 | $2,323 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | $0.28 | $206 | $2,470 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | $0.30 | $215 | $2,586 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.30 | $222 | $2,670 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | $0.33 | $238 | $2,859 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | $0.33 | $240 | $2,880 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.34 | $248 | $2,975 |
| Maine | 28.4 | $0.34 | $249 | $2,985 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | $0.35 | $258 | $3,101 |
| New York | 29.5 | $0.35 | $258 | $3,101 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | $0.39 | $282 | $3,385 |
| California | 35.3 | $0.42 | $309 | $3,711 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | $0.56 | $408 | $4,899 |
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 18.8¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.23. In North Dakota (12.4¢/kWh) it's $0.15, while in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh) it's $0.56.
How much does a crypto mining rig cost to run per month?
With typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), expect about $165 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $109 in North Dakota up to $408 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 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.