Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Missouri
Missouri's average residential electricity rate is 16.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 25th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $11.75 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.39
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$11.75
73 kWh
Per year
$141
876 kWh
By usage level in Missouri
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.87 | $70.52 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.39 | $11.75 | $141 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.77 | $23.49 | $282 |
Missouri 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 Missouri?
At Missouri's current average residential rate of 16.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.39 per day, $11.75 per month, or $141 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Missouri more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Missouri's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $11.75 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Missouri right now?
Missouri residents pay an average of 16.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 25th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.