Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 21st cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $11.53 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.38
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$11.53
73 kWh
Per year
$138
876 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.76 | $69.20 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.53 | $138 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.76 | $23.06 | $277 |
Kansas 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 Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.38 per day, $11.53 per month, or $138 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $11.53 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 21st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.