Cost to Run a Gaming PC in Missouri
Missouri's average residential electricity rate is 14¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 8th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $7.92 per month.
Per hour
6.3¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.26
4 hours/day
Per month
$7.92
57 kWh
Per year
$95.05
679 kWh
By usage level in Missouri
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.96 | $47.52 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $7.92 | $95.05 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.52 | $15.83 | $190 |
Missouri 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 Missouri?
At Missouri's current average residential rate of 14¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.26 per day, $7.92 per month, or $95.05 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Missouri more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Missouri's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $7.92 per month here versus $10.63 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Missouri right now?
Missouri residents pay an average of 14¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 8th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.