Cost to Run a Laptop in Florida
Florida's average residential electricity rate is 15.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 18th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.69 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.5¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.69
11 kWh
Per year
$20.24
131 kWh
By usage level in Florida
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.8¢ | $0.84 | $10.12 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.69 | $20.24 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.37 | $40.47 |
Florida vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Florida?
At Florida's current average residential rate of 15.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.5¢ per day, $1.69 per month, or $20.24 per year.
Is running a laptop in Florida more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Florida's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: $1.69 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Florida right now?
Florida residents pay an average of 15.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 18th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.