Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Minnesota · 17.5¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a computer monitor in Minnesota?
$7.89/yr · median certified model
Minnesota's residential rate of 17.5¢/kWh tracks the national average (18.3¢) closely, so national cost figures translate almost directly: a median certified computer monitor runs about $7.89 a year here.
Minnesota ranks 32 of 51 jurisdictions for computer monitor running costs — solidly mid-table. Model choice matters as much as geography: at Minnesota rates the most efficient certified model (Acer PE140WU_z) costs $1.95 a year while the most power-hungry (PLANAR 2E0I1) costs $71 — a spread of $69 every year. For reference, the national extremes are Nevada (13.1¢/kWh) and Hawaii (52.7¢/kWh); the same median computer monitor would cost $5.90 and $24 a year there.
The cheapest computer monitors to run at Minnesota rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in MN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acer PE140WU_zmost efficient | 11 | $1.95 |
| 2 | ELO ET1304LSN | 13 | $2.23 |
| 3 | HP HP E14 G4most efficient | 13 | $2.24 |
| 4 | DELL P1424Hf | 13 | $2.36 |
| 5 | VAIO VJ5VP141XXXXmost efficient | 14 | $2.50 |
| 6 | Wacom One DTC141 | 14 | $2.54 |
| 7 | PLANAR PM16-S | 14 | $2.54 |
| 8 | EIZO FlexScan FLTmost efficient | 15 | $2.56 |
| 9 | MSI PRO MP161 E2most efficient | 15 | $2.64 |
| 10 | ASUS MQ16FCmost efficient | 15 | $2.68 |
Price any model at Minnesota rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 2¢
- Per month
- $0.66
- Per year
- $7.88
45 kWh/yr × 17.5¢/kWh = $7.88/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 Minnesota?
- About $7.89 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified computer monitor, at Minnesota's average residential rate of 17.5¢/kWh — that's $0.66 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Minnesota?
- Minnesota's residential average of 17.5¢/kWh is 4% below the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 32 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest computer monitor to run in Minnesota?
- Among currently certified models, the Acer PE140WU_z costs the least at about $1.95 a year at Minnesota rates (11 kWh/yr).
- How does Minnesota compare with other states?
- The same median computer monitor costs $5.90 a year in Nevada (the cheapest state) and $24 in Hawaii (the priciest). Minnesota sits at $7.89.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.