Cost to Run a Laptop in Mississippi
Mississippi's average residential electricity rate is 16.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 12% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.77 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.8¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.77
11 kWh
Per year
$21.29
131 kWh
By usage level in Mississippi
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.9¢ | $0.89 | $10.64 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.8¢ | $1.77 | $21.29 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.55 | $42.57 |
Mississippi vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Mississippi?
At Mississippi's current average residential rate of 16.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.8¢ per day, $1.77 per month, or $21.29 per year.
Is running a laptop in Mississippi more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Mississippi's rate is about 12% below the U.S. average: $1.77 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi residents pay an average of 16.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.