Cost to Run a Laptop in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 14.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.58 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.2¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.58
11 kWh
Per year
$18.92
131 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.79 | $9.46 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.58 | $18.92 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.15 | $37.84 |
Louisiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Louisiana?
At Louisiana's current average residential rate of 14.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.58 per month, or $18.92 per year.
Is running a laptop in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.58 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 14.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.