Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $9.92 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.33
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$9.92
73 kWh
Per year
$119
876 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.96 | $59.57 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.33 | $9.92 | $119 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.65 | $19.85 | $238 |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.33 per day, $9.92 per month, or $119 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $9.92 per month here versus $13.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 6th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.