Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $13.06 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.43
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$13.06
73 kWh
Per year
$157
876 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.53 | $78.40 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.43 | $13.06 | $157 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.86 | $26.12 | $314 |
Indiana 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 Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.43 per day, $13.06 per month, or $157 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $13.06 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.