Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% 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
$1.24
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 5.1¢ | $0.62 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | $0.10 | $1.24 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.7¢ | $0.21 | $2.47 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $0.10
South average 9.2¢
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 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, $0.10 per month, or $1.24 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 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Phone Charger costs in nearby states
Alabama $0.10/mo Arkansas 7.8¢/mo Washington, D.C. $0.14/mo Florida 8.4¢/mo Georgia 8.4¢/mo Kentucky 8.2¢/mo Louisiana 7.9¢/mo Maryland $0.12/mo Mississippi 9.2¢/mo North Carolina 8.9¢/mo Oklahoma 7.3¢/mo South Carolina 9.4¢/mo Tennessee 8.2¢/mo Texas 9.3¢/mo Virginia $0.10/mo West Virginia 8.8¢/mo North Dakota 6.8¢/mo Hawaii $0.25/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo