Cost to Run a Gaming PC in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $9.22 per month.
Per hour
7.3¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.30
4 hours/day
Per month
$9.22
57 kWh
Per year
$111
679 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.61 | $55.33 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.30 | $9.22 | $111 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.61 | $18.43 | $221 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.30 per day, $9.22 per month, or $111 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $9.22 per month here versus $10.63 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.