Cost to Run a Laptop in New York
New York's average residential electricity rate is 29.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest in the country, 63% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $3.27 per month.
Per hour
1.8¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
$0.11
6 hours/day
Per month
$3.27
11 kWh
Per year
$39.29
131 kWh
By usage level in New York
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.64 | $19.64 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.27 | $39.29 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.54 | $78.58 |
New York 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 York?
At New York's current average residential rate of 29.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.27 per month, or $39.29 per year.
Is running a laptop in New York more expensive than average?
Yes. New York's electricity costs about 63% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $3.27 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New York right now?
New York residents pay an average of 29.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 49th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.