Cost to Run a Laptop in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.79 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.9¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.79
11 kWh
Per year
$21.55
131 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.0¢ | $0.90 | $10.77 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.9¢ | $1.79 | $21.55 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.59 | $43.10 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Texas $1.79
South average $1.83
U.S. average $2.01
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 16.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.9¢ per day, $1.79 per month, or $21.55 per year.
Is running a laptop in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $1.79 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 16.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Laptop costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.84/mo Arkansas $1.58/mo Delaware $2.12/mo Washington, D.C. $2.78/mo Florida $1.66/mo Georgia $1.73/mo Kentucky $1.64/mo Louisiana $1.55/mo Maryland $2.39/mo Mississippi $1.77/mo North Carolina $1.65/mo Oklahoma $1.47/mo South Carolina $1.77/mo Tennessee $1.59/mo Virginia $1.93/mo West Virginia $1.84/mo Idaho $1.36/mo Hawaii $5.69/mo
What else costs to run in Texas
Electric Furnace $299/mo Central Air Conditioner $140/mo Heat Pump $120/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $99.71/mo Garage Heater $74.78/mo Electric Water Heater $65.06/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $62.82/mo Space Heater $59.83/mo Baseboard Heater $59.83/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $59.83/mo Pool Pump $59.83/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $49.86/mo