Cost to Run a Gaming PC 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 (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $10.46 per month.
Per hour
8.3¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.34
4 hours/day
Per month
$10.46
57 kWh
Per year
$126
679 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.23 | $62.80 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.34 | $10.46 | $126 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.69 | $20.92 | $251 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $10.46
South average $9.19
U.S. average $10.35
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a gaming pc in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.34 per day, $10.46 per month, or $126 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $10.46 per month here versus $10.35 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.
Gaming PC costs in nearby states
Alabama $9.27/mo Arkansas $8.09/mo Washington, D.C. $14.25/mo Florida $8.48/mo Georgia $9.22/mo Kentucky $7.80/mo Louisiana $7.18/mo Maryland $12.10/mo Mississippi $8.20/mo North Carolina $8.59/mo Oklahoma $8.14/mo South Carolina $8.76/mo Tennessee $7.75/mo Texas $8.99/mo Virginia $9.95/mo West Virginia $8.93/mo Louisiana $7.18/mo Hawaii $27.14/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