Cost to Run a Laptop in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 16.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.81 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.9¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.81
11 kWh
Per year
$21.68
131 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.84 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.81 | $21.68 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.61 | $43.36 |
Colorado vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Colorado?
At Colorado's current average residential rate of 16.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.9¢ per day, $1.81 per month, or $21.68 per year.
Is running a laptop in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $1.81 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 16.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 26th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.