Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Utah
Utah's average residential electricity rate is 13.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 5th cheapest in the country, 29% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 7.3¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.2¢
3 hours/day
Per month
7.3¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$0.87
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Utah
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 3.6¢ | $0.44 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 7.3¢ | $0.87 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.15 | $1.75 |
Utah 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 Utah?
At Utah's current average residential rate of 13.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.2¢ per day, 7.3¢ per month, or $0.87 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Utah more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Utah's rate is about 29% below the U.S. average: 7.3¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Utah right now?
Utah residents pay an average of 13.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 5th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.