Cost to Run a Desktop Computer in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a desktop computer here costs $5.97 per month.
Per hour
3.2¢
at 100–400 W
Per day
$0.20
6 hours/day
Per month
$5.97
38 kWh
Per year
$71.73
451 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.99 | $35.87 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.97 | $71.73 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.95 | $143 |
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 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a desktop computer with typical usage costs about $0.20 per day, $5.97 per month, or $71.73 per year.
Is running a desktop computer in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $5.97 per month here versus $6.88 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.