Cost to Run a Laptop in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $1.74 per month.
Per hour
1.0¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
5.7¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$1.74
11 kWh
Per year
$20.89
131 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 2.9¢ | $0.87 | $10.45 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 5.7¢ | $1.74 | $20.89 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.48 | $41.79 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Texas $1.74
South average $1.78
U.S. average $2.00
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 5.7¢ per day, $1.74 per month, or $20.89 per year.
Is running a laptop in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $1.74 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Laptop costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.79/mo Arkansas $1.56/mo Delaware $2.02/mo Washington, D.C. $2.76/mo Florida $1.64/mo Georgia $1.78/mo Kentucky $1.51/mo Louisiana $1.39/mo Maryland $2.34/mo Mississippi $1.59/mo North Carolina $1.66/mo Oklahoma $1.58/mo South Carolina $1.70/mo Tennessee $1.50/mo Virginia $1.93/mo West Virginia $1.73/mo Louisiana $1.39/mo Hawaii $5.25/mo
What else costs to run in Texas
Electric Furnace $290/mo Central Air Conditioner $135/mo Heat Pump $116/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $96.67/mo Garage Heater $72.50/mo Electric Water Heater $63.08/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $60.90/mo Space Heater $58.00/mo Baseboard Heater $58.00/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $58.00/mo Pool Pump $58.00/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $48.34/mo