Cost to Run a Laptop in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.98 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
$0.10
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.98
11 kWh
Per year
$35.74
131 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.9¢ | $1.49 | $17.87 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.98 | $35.74 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.20 | $5.95 | $71.48 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.98 per month, or $35.74 per year.
Is running a laptop in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.98 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.