Cost to Run a Laptop in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.13 per month.
Per hour
1.2¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
7.0¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.13
11 kWh
Per year
$25.62
131 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.5¢ | $1.07 | $12.81 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 7.0¢ | $2.13 | $25.62 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.27 | $51.25 |
Ohio vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 7.0¢ per day, $2.13 per month, or $25.62 per year.
Is running a laptop in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.13 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.