Cost to Run a Laptop in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 12.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest in the country, 34% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.36 per month.
Per hour
0.7¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
4.5¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.36
11 kWh
Per year
$16.29
131 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.2¢ | $0.68 | $8.15 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.36 | $16.29 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | 8.9¢ | $2.71 | $32.59 |
North Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 12.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 4.5¢ per day, $1.36 per month, or $16.29 per year.
Is running a laptop in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 34% below the U.S. average: $1.36 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 12.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 1st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.