Cost to Run a Laptop in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 16.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 29th cheapest in the country, 9% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.83 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.0¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.83
11 kWh
Per year
$21.94
131 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.91 | $10.97 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.0¢ | $1.83 | $21.94 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.66 | $43.89 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 16.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.0¢ per day, $1.83 per month, or $21.94 per year.
Is running a laptop in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 9% below the U.S. average: $1.83 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 16.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 29th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.