Cost to Run a Gaming PC in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $16.00 per month.
Per hour
$0.13
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.53
4 hours/day
Per month
$16.00
57 kWh
Per year
$192
679 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $8.00 | $96.06 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.53 | $16.00 | $192 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $1.05 | $32.00 | $384 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.53 per day, $16.00 per month, or $192 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $16.00 per month here versus $10.63 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.