Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 17.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 5% 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
$1.18
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 4.9¢ | $0.59 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | $0.10 | $1.18 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.20 | $2.35 |
Indiana 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 Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 17.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, $0.10 per month, or $1.18 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Indiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Indiana's rate is about 5% below 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 17.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.