Data through April 2026
Cost to run · Massachusetts · 29.4¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a computer monitor in Massachusetts?
$13/yr · median certified model
At 29.4¢/kWh, Massachusetts ranks among the priciest states for power. The typical certified computer monitor runs about $13 annually here, which makes choosing an efficient model worth actual dollars, not rounding error.
Only 4 jurisdictions cost more: Massachusetts ranks 47 of 51 for running a computer monitor. Model choice matters as much as geography: at Massachusetts rates the most efficient certified model (Acer PE140WU_z) costs $3.27 a year while the most power-hungry (PLANAR 2E0I1) costs $119 — a spread of $115 every year. For reference, the national extremes are North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh); the same median computer monitor would cost $5.57 and $21 a year there.
The cheapest computer monitors to run at Massachusetts rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in MA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acer PE140WU_zmost efficient | 11 | $3.27 |
| 2 | HP HP E14 G4most efficient | 13 | $3.77 |
| 3 | DELL P1424Hf | 13 | $3.96 |
| 4 | VAIO VJ5VP141XXXXmost efficient | 14 | $4.20 |
| 5 | Wacom One DTC141 | 14 | $4.26 |
| 6 | PLANAR PM16-S | 14 | $4.27 |
| 7 | EIZO FlexScan FLTmost efficient | 15 | $4.30 |
| 8 | MSI PRO MP161 E2most efficient | 15 | $4.43 |
| 9 | ASUS MQ16FCmost efficient | 15 | $4.50 |
| 10 | ASUS MB14AC | 15 | $4.54 |
Price any model at Massachusetts rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 4¢
- Per month
- $1.10
- Per year
- $13
45 kWh/yr × 29.4¢/kWh = $13/yr
Prefilled with the median certified computer monitor (45 kWh/yr). Every model page on this site carries its exact certified figure.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much does it cost to run a computer monitor in Massachusetts?
- About $13 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified computer monitor, at Massachusetts's average residential rate of 29.4¢/kWh — that's $1.11 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts's residential average of 29.4¢/kWh is 56% above the U.S. average of 18.8¢/kWh, ranking 47 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest computer monitor to run in Massachusetts?
- Among currently certified models, the Acer PE140WU_z costs the least at about $3.27 a year at Massachusetts rates (11 kWh/yr).
- How does Massachusetts compare with other states?
- The same median computer monitor costs $5.57 a year in North Dakota (the cheapest state) and $21 in Hawaii (the priciest). Massachusetts sits at $13.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.