Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $14.23 per month.
Per hour
2.0¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.47
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$14.23
73 kWh
Per year
$171
876 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $7.11 | $85.41 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.47 | $14.23 | $171 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.94 | $28.45 | $342 |
Ohio 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 Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.47 per day, $14.23 per month, or $171 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $14.23 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.