Cost to Run a Laptop in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.06 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.8¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.06
11 kWh
Per year
$24.70
131 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.4¢ | $1.03 | $12.35 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.8¢ | $2.06 | $24.70 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.11 | $49.41 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $2.06
South average $1.85
U.S. average $2.06
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.8¢ per day, $2.06 per month, or $24.70 per year.
Is running a laptop in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $2.06 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Laptop costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.90/mo Arkansas $1.55/mo Washington, D.C. $2.78/mo Florida $1.69/mo Georgia $1.69/mo Kentucky $1.64/mo Louisiana $1.58/mo Maryland $2.42/mo Mississippi $1.84/mo North Carolina $1.78/mo Oklahoma $1.46/mo South Carolina $1.87/mo Tennessee $1.63/mo Texas $1.86/mo Virginia $1.90/mo West Virginia $1.76/mo North Dakota $1.36/mo Hawaii $5.10/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo