Cost to Run a Gaming PC in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $9.50 per month.
Per hour
7.6¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.31
4 hours/day
Per month
$9.50
57 kWh
Per year
$114
679 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.75 | $57.03 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.31 | $9.50 | $114 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.62 | $19.00 | $228 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a gaming pc in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.31 per day, $9.50 per month, or $114 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $9.50 per month here versus $10.63 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.