Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below 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
$1.20
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 5.0¢ | $0.60 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | $0.10 | $1.20 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.7¢ | $0.20 | $2.39 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Indiana $0.10
Midwest average 9.4¢
U.S. average $0.10
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, $0.10 per month, or $1.20 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Indiana 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 Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Phone Charger costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Indiana
Electric Furnace $332/mo Central Air Conditioner $155/mo Heat Pump $133/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $111/mo Garage Heater $82.99/mo Electric Water Heater $72.20/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $69.71/mo Space Heater $66.39/mo Baseboard Heater $66.39/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $66.39/mo Pool Pump $66.39/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $55.33/mo