Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 30.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest in the country, 67% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $22.25 per month.
Per hour
3.0¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.73
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$22.25
73 kWh
Per year
$267
876 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.37 | $11.13 | $134 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.73 | $22.25 | $267 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.46 | $44.51 | $534 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 30.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.73 per day, $22.25 per month, or $267 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 67% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $22.25 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 30.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 48th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.