Cost to Run a Home Server / Homelab in Wyoming
Wyoming's average residential electricity rate is 14.8¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest in the country, 20% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a home server / homelab here costs $10.80 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 40–300 W
Per day
$0.36
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$10.80
73 kWh
Per year
$130
876 kWh
By usage level in Wyoming
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.40 | $64.82 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.36 | $10.80 | $130 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.71 | $21.60 | $259 |
Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
At Wyoming's current average residential rate of 14.8¢/kWh (May 2026), a home server / homelab with typical usage costs about $0.36 per day, $10.80 per month, or $130 per year.
Is running a home server / homelab in Wyoming more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Wyoming's rate is about 20% below the U.S. average: $10.80 per month here versus $13.42 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wyoming right now?
Wyoming residents pay an average of 14.8¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 14th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.