How much does it cost to run a gaming pc in Pennsylvania?
A 400-watt gaming pc costs about 8¢ an hour in Pennsylvania, or about $10.10 a month at 4 hours a day.
Pennsylvania electricity averages 21.04¢ per kWh, about 16% more than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 37 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (200 W) | 4¢ | $0.17 | $5.05 | $61.44 |
| Typical (400 W) | 8¢ | $0.34 | $10.10 | $123 |
| High (700 W) | $0.15 | $0.59 | $17.67 | $215 |
Day, month and year assume 4 hours of use a day.
Other electronics costs
| Appliance | Typical | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| TV | 100 W | $3.16 |
| PlayStation 5 | 200 W | $3.79 |
| Xbox Series X | 160 W | $3.03 |
| Wi-Fi router | 10 W | $1.51 |
Ways to spend less
- Turn on power-saving or rest-mode limits; consoles and PCs use power in standby.
- A smart plug or power strip cuts standby draw when devices are off.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $5.93 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $6.19 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $6.22 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $6.32 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $6.41 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $6.49 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $6.52 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $6.53 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $6.66 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $6.70 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $6.70 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $6.70 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $6.82 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $6.85 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $6.91 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $6.96 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $7.17 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $7.24 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $7.29 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $7.30 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $7.34 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $7.39 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $7.39 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $7.41 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $7.43 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $7.65 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $7.71 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $7.80 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $7.94 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $8.03 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $8.08 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $8.18 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $8.57 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $8.98 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $9.12 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $9.23 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $10.10 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $10.22 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $10.33 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $11.50 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $11.51 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $11.84 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $12.86 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $13.00 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $13.43 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $14.03 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $14.10 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $14.40 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $14.47 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $15.96 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $22.21 |
At 400 watts for 4 hours a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.