Cost to Run a Laptop in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.02 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.7¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.02
11 kWh
Per year
$24.31
131 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $1.01 | $12.15 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.7¢ | $2.02 | $24.31 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $4.05 | $48.62 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $2.02
South average $1.78
U.S. average $2.00
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.7¢ per day, $2.02 per month, or $24.31 per year.
Is running a laptop in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $2.02 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Laptop costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.79/mo Arkansas $1.56/mo Washington, D.C. $2.76/mo Florida $1.64/mo Georgia $1.78/mo Kentucky $1.51/mo Louisiana $1.39/mo Maryland $2.34/mo Mississippi $1.59/mo North Carolina $1.66/mo Oklahoma $1.58/mo South Carolina $1.70/mo Tennessee $1.50/mo Texas $1.74/mo Virginia $1.93/mo West Virginia $1.73/mo Louisiana $1.39/mo Hawaii $5.25/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo