Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 23.8¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest in the country, 30% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $17.36 per month.
Per hour
2.4¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.57
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$17.36
73 kWh
Per year
$208
876 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.29 | $8.68 | $104 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.57 | $17.36 | $208 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $1.14 | $34.73 | $417 |
Vermont 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 Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 23.8¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.57 per day, $17.36 per month, or $208 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 30% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $17.36 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 23.8¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 40th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.