Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $13.94 per month.
Per hour
1.9¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.46
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$13.94
73 kWh
Per year
$167
876 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.23 | $6.97 | $83.66 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $13.94 | $167 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.92 | $27.87 | $335 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.46 per day, $13.94 per month, or $167 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $13.94 per month here versus $13.35 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.