Cost to Run a Desktop Computer in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a desktop computer here costs $6.95 per month.
Per hour
3.7¢
at 100–400 W
Per day
$0.23
6 hours/day
Per month
$6.95
38 kWh
Per year
$83.46
451 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.48 | $41.73 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.95 | $83.46 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $13.90 | $167 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $6.95
South average $6.10
U.S. average $6.88
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a desktop computer in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a desktop computer with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $6.95 per month, or $83.46 per year.
Is running a desktop computer in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $6.95 per month here versus $6.88 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Desktop Computer costs in nearby states
Alabama $6.16/mo Arkansas $5.37/mo Washington, D.C. $9.47/mo Florida $5.64/mo Georgia $6.12/mo Kentucky $5.19/mo Louisiana $4.77/mo Maryland $8.04/mo Mississippi $5.45/mo North Carolina $5.71/mo Oklahoma $5.41/mo South Carolina $5.82/mo Tennessee $5.15/mo Texas $5.97/mo Virginia $6.61/mo West Virginia $5.94/mo Louisiana $4.77/mo Hawaii $18.04/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo