Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Utah
Utah's average residential electricity rate is 13¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 2nd cheapest in the country, 29% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 7.1¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.2¢
3 hours/day
Per month
7.1¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$0.85
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Utah
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 3.6¢ | $0.43 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.2¢ | 7.1¢ | $0.85 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.14 | $1.71 |
Utah vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Utah 7.1¢
West average $0.11
U.S. average $0.10
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Utah?
At Utah's current average residential rate of 13¢/kWh (May 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.2¢ per day, 7.1¢ per month, or $0.85 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: 7.1¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Utah right now?
Utah residents pay an average of 13¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 2nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Phone Charger costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Utah
Electric Furnace $237/mo Central Air Conditioner $111/mo Heat Pump $94.85/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $79.04/mo Garage Heater $59.28/mo Electric Water Heater $51.57/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $49.80/mo Space Heater $47.42/mo Baseboard Heater $47.42/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $47.42/mo Pool Pump $47.42/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $39.52/mo