Cost to Run a Desktop Computer in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a desktop computer here costs $7.06 per month.
Per hour
3.8¢
at 100–400 W
Per day
$0.23
6 hours/day
Per month
$7.06
38 kWh
Per year
$84.81
451 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.53 | $42.41 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.06 | $84.81 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $14.13 | $170 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a desktop computer in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a desktop computer with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $7.06 per month, or $84.81 per year.
Is running a desktop computer in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $7.06 per month here versus $7.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.