Cost to Run a Laptop in Connecticut
Connecticut's average residential electricity rate is 24.2¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 32% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.65 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
8.7¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.65
11 kWh
Per year
$31.80
131 kWh
By usage level in Connecticut
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.4¢ | $1.32 | $15.90 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 8.7¢ | $2.65 | $31.80 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.30 | $63.60 |
Connecticut vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Connecticut?
At Connecticut's current average residential rate of 24.2¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 8.7¢ per day, $2.65 per month, or $31.80 per year.
Is running a laptop in Connecticut more expensive than average?
Yes. Connecticut's electricity costs about 32% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.65 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Connecticut right now?
Connecticut residents pay an average of 24.2¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.