Cost to Run a Laptop in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest in the country, 10% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.86 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.1¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.86
11 kWh
Per year
$22.34
131 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.17 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.1¢ | $1.86 | $22.34 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.72 | $44.68 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Texas $1.86
South average $1.85
U.S. average $2.06
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 17¢/kWh (April 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.1¢ per day, $1.86 per month, or $22.34 per year.
Is running a laptop in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 10% below the U.S. average: $1.86 per month here versus $2.06 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 28th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Laptop costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.90/mo Arkansas $1.55/mo Delaware $2.06/mo Washington, D.C. $2.78/mo Florida $1.69/mo Georgia $1.69/mo Kentucky $1.64/mo Louisiana $1.58/mo Maryland $2.42/mo Mississippi $1.84/mo North Carolina $1.78/mo Oklahoma $1.46/mo South Carolina $1.87/mo Tennessee $1.63/mo Virginia $1.90/mo West Virginia $1.76/mo North Dakota $1.36/mo Hawaii $5.10/mo
What else costs to run in Texas
Electric Furnace $310/mo Central Air Conditioner $145/mo Heat Pump $124/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $103/mo Garage Heater $77.52/mo Electric Water Heater $67.44/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $65.12/mo Space Heater $62.02/mo Baseboard Heater $62.02/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $62.02/mo Pool Pump $62.02/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $51.68/mo