Cost to Run a Laptop in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.47 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
4.8¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.47
11 kWh
Per year
$17.61
131 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.4¢ | $0.73 | $8.80 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 4.8¢ | $1.47 | $17.61 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $2.93 | $35.22 |
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 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 4.8¢ per day, $1.47 per month, or $17.61 per year.
Is running a laptop in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $1.47 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.