Cost to Run a Laptop in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.96 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.4¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.96
11 kWh
Per year
$23.52
131 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.2¢ | $0.98 | $11.76 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.4¢ | $1.96 | $23.52 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.92 | $47.04 |
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 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.4¢ per day, $1.96 per month, or $23.52 per year.
Is running a laptop in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below the U.S. average: $1.96 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.