Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 17.1¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $12.48 per month.
Per hour
1.7¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.41
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$12.48
73 kWh
Per year
$150
876 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.21 | $6.24 | $74.90 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.41 | $12.48 | $150 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.82 | $24.95 | $300 |
South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
At South Carolina's current average residential rate of 17.1¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.41 per day, $12.48 per month, or $150 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in South Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Carolina's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $12.48 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 17.1¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.