Cost to Run a Laptop in Missouri
Missouri's average residential electricity rate is 14¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 8th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.53 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.0¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.53
11 kWh
Per year
$18.40
131 kWh
By usage level in Missouri
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.5¢ | $0.77 | $9.20 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.0¢ | $1.53 | $18.40 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.06 | $36.79 |
Missouri vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Missouri?
At Missouri's current average residential rate of 14¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.0¢ per day, $1.53 per month, or $18.40 per year.
Is running a laptop in Missouri more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Missouri's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $1.53 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Missouri right now?
Missouri residents pay an average of 14¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 8th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.