Cost to Run a Laptop in Tennessee
Tennessee's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest in the country, 21% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.59 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.2¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.59
11 kWh
Per year
$19.05
131 kWh
By usage level in Tennessee
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.79 | $9.53 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.59 | $19.05 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.17 | $38.11 |
Tennessee vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Tennessee?
At Tennessee's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.59 per month, or $19.05 per year.
Is running a laptop in Tennessee more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Tennessee's rate is about 21% below the U.S. average: $1.59 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 12th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.