Cost to Run a Gaming PC in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 hours/day), a gaming pc here costs $9.27 per month.
Per hour
7.4¢
at 300–800 W
Per day
$0.31
4 hours/day
Per month
$9.27
57 kWh
Per year
$111
679 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.64 | $55.67 |
| Typical (4 hrs/day) | $0.31 | $9.27 | $111 |
| Heavy (8 hrs/day) | $0.61 | $18.55 | $223 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 16.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a gaming pc with typical usage costs about $0.31 per day, $9.27 per month, or $111 per year.
Is running a gaming pc in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $9.27 per month here versus $10.40 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 16.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.