Cost to Run a Laptop in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.99 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.6¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.99
11 kWh
Per year
$23.91
131 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.3¢ | $1.00 | $11.96 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.6¢ | $1.99 | $23.91 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.98 | $47.83 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Indiana $1.99
Midwest average $1.88
U.S. average $2.01
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.6¢ per day, $1.99 per month, or $23.91 per year.
Is running a laptop in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.99 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Laptop costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Indiana
Electric Furnace $332/mo Central Air Conditioner $155/mo Heat Pump $133/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $111/mo Garage Heater $82.99/mo Electric Water Heater $72.20/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $69.71/mo Space Heater $66.39/mo Baseboard Heater $66.39/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $66.39/mo Pool Pump $66.39/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $55.33/mo