Cost to Run a Gaming PC in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $7.58 per month.
Per hour
6.0¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.25
4 hours/day
Per month
$7.58
57 kWh
Per year
$90.97
679 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.79 | $45.49 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.25 | $7.58 | $90.97 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.50 | $15.15 | $182 |
North Dakota 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 Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.25 per day, $7.58 per month, or $90.97 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $7.58 per month here versus $10.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.