Cost to Run a Laptop in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (6 hours/day), a laptop here costs $2.09 per month.
Per hour
1.1¢
at 30–100 W
Per day
6.9¢
6 hours/day
Per month
$2.09
11 kWh
Per year
$25.10
131 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3 hrs/day) | 3.4¢ | $1.05 | $12.55 |
| Typical (6 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.09 | $25.10 |
| Heavy (12 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.18 | $50.19 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a laptop in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a laptop with typical usage costs about 6.9¢ per day, $2.09 per month, or $25.10 per year.
Is running a laptop in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.09 per month here versus $2.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.