Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Arizona
Arizona's average residential electricity rate is 15.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 20th cheapest in the country, 18% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 8.5¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
8.5¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.02
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Arizona
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 4.2¢ | $0.51 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 8.5¢ | $1.02 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.17 | $2.04 |
Arizona vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Arizona?
At Arizona's current average residential rate of 15.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, 8.5¢ per month, or $1.02 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Arizona more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Arizona's rate is about 18% below the U.S. average: 8.5¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Arizona right now?
Arizona residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 20th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.