Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $13.72 per month.
Per hour
1.9¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.45
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$13.72
73 kWh
Per year
$165
876 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.86 | $82.34 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.45 | $13.72 | $165 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.90 | $27.43 | $329 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a home server / homelab in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.45 per day, $13.72 per month, or $165 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $13.72 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.