Cost to Run a Gaming PC in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 34% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $7.01 per month.
Per hour
5.6¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.23
4 hours/day
Per month
$7.01
57 kWh
Per year
$84.18
679 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.51 | $42.09 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.01 | $84.18 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $14.02 | $168 |
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 12.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $7.01 per month, or $84.18 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 34% below the U.S. average: $7.01 per month here versus $10.63 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 12.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.