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How Much Does a Crypto Mining Rig Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a crypto mining rig costs about $161 per month at typical usage — 24 hours/day (always on).
Per hour
$0.22
at 600–3,000 W
Per day
$5.30
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$161
876 kWh
Per year
$1,934
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
$5.30
Per month
$161
Per year
$1,934
Uses 876 kWh/month at 18.4¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.4 | $0.15 | $109 | $1,303 |
| Utah | 13.0 | $0.16 | $114 | $1,367 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4 | $0.16 | $117 | $1,409 |
| Nebraska | 13.6 | $0.16 | $119 | $1,430 |
| Nevada | 13.6 | $0.16 | $119 | $1,430 |
| North Dakota | 13.6 | $0.16 | $119 | $1,430 |
| Missouri | 13.7 | $0.16 | $120 | $1,440 |
| Iowa | 14.1 | $0.17 | $123 | $1,482 |
| New Mexico | 14.1 | $0.17 | $123 | $1,482 |
| Louisiana | 14.2 | $0.17 | $124 | $1,493 |
| Arkansas | 14.4 | $0.17 | $126 | $1,514 |
| Tennessee | 14.5 | $0.17 | $127 | $1,524 |
| Montana | 14.7 | $0.18 | $129 | $1,545 |
| Wyoming | 14.8 | $0.18 | $130 | $1,556 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.18 | $131 | $1,577 |
| Washington | 15.0 | $0.18 | $131 | $1,577 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | $0.18 | $132 | $1,587 |
| North Carolina | 15.1 | $0.18 | $132 | $1,587 |
| Arizona | 15.2 | $0.18 | $133 | $1,598 |
| Florida | 15.2 | $0.18 | $133 | $1,598 |
| South Dakota | 15.7 | $0.19 | $137 | $1,650 |
| Georgia | 15.8 | $0.19 | $138 | $1,661 |
| Colorado | 16.2 | $0.19 | $142 | $1,703 |
| Mississippi | 16.2 | $0.19 | $142 | $1,703 |
| South Carolina | 16.2 | $0.19 | $142 | $1,703 |
| Oregon | 16.3 | $0.20 | $143 | $1,713 |
| Texas | 16.4 | $0.20 | $144 | $1,724 |
| Alabama | 16.8 | $0.20 | $147 | $1,766 |
| West Virginia | 16.8 | $0.20 | $147 | $1,766 |
| Minnesota | 17.0 | $0.20 | $149 | $1,787 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.21 | $154 | $1,850 |
| Indiana | 18.2 | $0.22 | $159 | $1,913 |
| Delaware | 19.4 | $0.23 | $170 | $2,039 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.23 | $171 | $2,050 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7 | $0.24 | $172 | $2,071 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6 | $0.26 | $189 | $2,271 |
| Maryland | 21.8 | $0.26 | $191 | $2,292 |
| Michigan | 22.0 | $0.26 | $193 | $2,313 |
| New Jersey | 23.3 | $0.28 | $204 | $2,449 |
| Illinois | 23.9 | $0.29 | $209 | $2,512 |
| Vermont | 24.9 | $0.30 | $218 | $2,617 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.30 | $222 | $2,670 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3 | $0.33 | $239 | $2,870 |
| Connecticut | 27.4 | $0.33 | $240 | $2,880 |
| Alaska | 28.2 | $0.34 | $247 | $2,964 |
| Maine | 28.6 | $0.34 | $250 | $3,006 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8 | $0.35 | $252 | $3,027 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5 | $0.35 | $258 | $3,101 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.36 | $262 | $3,143 |
| California | 33.3 | $0.40 | $292 | $3,500 |
| Hawaii | 52.0 | $0.62 | $455 | $5,466 |
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 18.4¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.22. In Idaho (12.4¢/kWh) it's $0.15, while in Hawaii (52¢/kWh) it's $0.62.
How much does a crypto mining rig cost to run per month?
With typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), expect about $161 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $109 in Idaho up to $455 in Hawaii. Rates are as of May 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.