Cost to Run a Laptop in Montana
Montana's average residential electricity rate is 14.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 13th cheapest in the country, 20% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.61 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.3¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.61
11 kWh
Per year
$19.32
131 kWh
By usage level in Montana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.80 | $9.66 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.3¢ | $1.61 | $19.32 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.22 | $38.63 |
Montana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Montana?
At Montana's current average residential rate of 14.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.3¢ per day, $1.61 per month, or $19.32 per year.
Is running a laptop in Montana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Montana's rate is about 20% below the U.S. average: $1.61 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Montana right now?
Montana residents pay an average of 14.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 13th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.