Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $19.41 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.64
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$19.41
73 kWh
Per year
$233
876 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.70 | $117 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.64 | $19.41 | $233 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.28 | $38.81 | $466 |
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.64 per day, $19.41 per month, or $233 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $19.41 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.