Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $9.78 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.32
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$9.78
73 kWh
Per year
$117
876 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.89 | $58.69 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.32 | $9.78 | $117 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.64 | $19.55 | $235 |
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 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.32 per day, $9.78 per month, or $117 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 27% below the U.S. average: $9.78 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.