Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $19.92 per month.
Per hour
2.7¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.66
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$19.92
73 kWh
Per year
$239
876 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.96 | $120 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.66 | $19.92 | $239 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.31 | $39.84 | $478 |
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 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.66 per day, $19.92 per month, or $239 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $19.92 per month here versus $13.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.