Cost to Run a Laptop in Vermont
Vermont's average residential electricity rate is 24.9¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.73 per month.
Per hour
1.5¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
9.0¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.73
11 kWh
Per year
$32.72
131 kWh
By usage level in Vermont
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 4.5¢ | $1.36 | $16.36 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 9.0¢ | $2.73 | $32.72 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.18 | $5.45 | $65.44 |
Vermont vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Vermont?
At Vermont's current average residential rate of 24.9¢/kWh (May 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 9.0¢ per day, $2.73 per month, or $32.72 per year.
Is running a laptop in Vermont more expensive than average?
Yes. Vermont's electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.73 per month here versus $2.01 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Vermont right now?
Vermont residents pay an average of 24.9¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 41st cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.