Cost to Run a Desktop Computer in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a desktop computer here costs $10.63 per month.
Per hour
5.7¢
at 100–400 W
Per day
$0.35
6 hours/day
Per month
$10.63
38 kWh
Per year
$128
451 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.32 | $63.84 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.63 | $128 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.70 | $21.27 | $255 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a desktop computer with typical usage costs about $0.35 per day, $10.63 per month, or $128 per year.
Is running a desktop computer in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $10.63 per month here versus $7.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.