Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.10 per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.10
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.22
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 5.1¢ | $0.61 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | $0.10 | $1.22 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.7¢ | $0.20 | $2.43 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $0.10
South average 8.9¢
U.S. average $0.10
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, $0.10 per month, or $1.22 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $0.10 per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Phone Charger costs in nearby states
Alabama 9.0¢/mo Arkansas 7.8¢/mo Washington, D.C. $0.14/mo Florida 8.2¢/mo Georgia 8.9¢/mo Kentucky 7.6¢/mo Louisiana 6.9¢/mo Maryland $0.12/mo Mississippi 7.9¢/mo North Carolina 8.3¢/mo Oklahoma 7.9¢/mo South Carolina 8.5¢/mo Tennessee 7.5¢/mo Texas 8.7¢/mo Virginia $0.10/mo West Virginia 8.6¢/mo Louisiana 6.9¢/mo Hawaii $0.26/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo