Cost to Run a Laptop in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 12.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 31% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.39 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
4.6¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.39
11 kWh
Per year
$16.69
131 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.3¢ | $0.69 | $8.34 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 4.6¢ | $1.39 | $16.69 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | 9.1¢ | $2.78 | $33.38 |
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 12.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 4.6¢ per day, $1.39 per month, or $16.69 per year.
Is running a laptop in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 31% below the U.S. average: $1.39 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 12.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.