Cost to Run a Desktop Computer in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a desktop computer here costs $6.39 per month.
Per hour
3.4¢
at 100–400 W
Per day
$0.21
6 hours/day
Per month
$6.39
38 kWh
Per year
$76.69
451 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.19 | $38.35 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.39 | $76.69 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.42 | $12.78 | $153 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a desktop computer with typical usage costs about $0.21 per day, $6.39 per month, or $76.69 per year.
Is running a desktop computer in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $6.39 per month here versus $7.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.