Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's average residential electricity rate is 29.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 47th cheapest in the country, 57% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs $0.16 per month.
Per hour
0.2¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.5¢
3 hours/day
Per month
$0.16
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.94
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Massachusetts
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 8.1¢ | $0.97 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.16 | $1.94 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 1.1¢ | $0.32 | $3.88 |
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's current average residential rate of 29.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.5¢ per day, $0.16 per month, or $1.94 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Massachusetts more expensive than average?
Yes. Massachusetts's electricity costs about 57% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $0.16 per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Massachusetts right now?
Massachusetts residents pay an average of 29.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 47th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.