Cost to Run a Gaming PC 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 (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $10.63 per month.
Per hour
8.5¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.35
4 hours/day
Per month
$10.63
57 kWh
Per year
$128
679 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.32 | $63.82 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.63 | $128 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.70 | $21.26 | $255 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $10.63
South average $9.55
U.S. average $10.63
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a gaming pc in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.35 per day, $10.63 per month, or $128 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $10.63 per month here versus $10.63 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.
Gaming PC costs in nearby states
Alabama $9.84/mo Arkansas $8.03/mo Washington, D.C. $14.36/mo Florida $8.71/mo Georgia $8.71/mo Kentucky $8.48/mo Louisiana $8.14/mo Maryland $12.50/mo Mississippi $9.50/mo North Carolina $9.22/mo Oklahoma $7.52/mo South Carolina $9.67/mo Tennessee $8.43/mo Texas $9.61/mo Virginia $9.84/mo West Virginia $9.10/mo North Dakota $7.01/mo Hawaii $26.35/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo