Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Montana
Montana's average residential electricity rate is 15¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 15th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $10.94 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.36
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$10.94
73 kWh
Per year
$131
876 kWh
By usage level in Montana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.47 | $65.70 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.36 | $10.94 | $131 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.72 | $21.89 | $263 |
Montana 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 Montana?
At Montana's current average residential rate of 15¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.36 per day, $10.94 per month, or $131 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Montana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Montana's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $10.94 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Montana right now?
Montana residents pay an average of 15¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 15th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.