Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 14% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $15.69 per month.
Per hour
2.2¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.52
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$15.69
73 kWh
Per year
$188
876 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $7.84 | $94.17 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.52 | $15.69 | $188 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.03 | $31.37 | $377 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.52 per day, $15.69 per month, or $188 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 14% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $15.69 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.