Cost to Run a Laptop in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 17% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.36 per month.
Per hour
1.3¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
7.8¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.36
11 kWh
Per year
$28.38
131 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.9¢ | $1.18 | $14.19 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 7.8¢ | $2.36 | $28.38 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.16 | $4.73 | $56.76 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 7.8¢ per day, $2.36 per month, or $28.38 per year.
Is running a laptop in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 17% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.36 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.