Cost to Run a Laptop in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.91 per month.
Per hour
1.6¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
$0.10
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.91
11 kWh
Per year
$34.95
131 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.46 | $17.48 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.91 | $34.95 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.82 | $69.90 |
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 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about $0.10 per day, $2.91 per month, or $34.95 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 $2.91 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.