Cost to Run a Gaming PC in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $15.04 per month.
Per hour
$0.12
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.49
4 hours/day
Per month
$15.04
57 kWh
Per year
$181
679 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.52 | $90.29 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.49 | $15.04 | $181 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.99 | $30.08 | $361 |
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 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.49 per day, $15.04 per month, or $181 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 $15.04 per month here versus $10.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.