Cost to Run a Laptop in Colorado
Colorado's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 30th cheapest in the country, 7% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.86 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.1¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.86
11 kWh
Per year
$22.34
131 kWh
By usage level in Colorado
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.17 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.1¢ | $1.86 | $22.34 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.72 | $44.68 |
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 17¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.1¢ per day, $1.86 per month, or $22.34 per year.
Is running a laptop in Colorado more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Colorado's rate is about 7% below the U.S. average: $1.86 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Colorado right now?
Colorado residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 30th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.