Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Washington
Washington's average residential electricity rate is 14.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 12th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $10.51 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.35
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$10.51
73 kWh
Per year
$126
876 kWh
By usage level in Washington
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.25 | $63.07 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.35 | $10.51 | $126 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.69 | $21.01 | $252 |
Washington 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 Washington?
At Washington's current average residential rate of 14.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.35 per day, $10.51 per month, or $126 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Washington more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Washington's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $10.51 per month here versus $13.72 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington right now?
Washington residents pay an average of 14.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.