Cost to Run a Gaming PC in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $15.38 per month.
Per hour
$0.12
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.51
4 hours/day
Per month
$15.38
57 kWh
Per year
$185
679 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.69 | $92.33 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.51 | $15.38 | $185 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $1.01 | $30.76 | $369 |
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.51 per day, $15.38 per month, or $185 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $15.38 per month here versus $10.63 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.