Data through June 2026
Cost to run · Ohio · 19.2¢/kWh residential average
How much does it cost to run a computer monitor in Ohio?
$8.64/yr · median certified model
Electricity in Ohio is priced within a few percent of the U.S. average — 19.2¢/kWh — which puts the typical certified computer monitor at about $8.64 annually, essentially the national number.
Ohio ranks 33 of 51 jurisdictions for computer monitor running costs — solidly mid-table. Model choice matters as much as geography: at Ohio rates the most efficient certified model (Acer PE140WU_z) costs $2.13 a year while the most power-hungry (PLANAR 2E0I1) costs $77 — a spread of $75 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 Ohio rates
| # | Model | kWh/yr | $/yr in OH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acer PE140WU_zmost efficient | 11 | $2.13 |
| 2 | ELO ET1304LSN | 13 | $2.45 |
| 3 | HP HP E14 G4most efficient | 13 | $2.45 |
| 4 | DELL P1424Hf | 13 | $2.58 |
| 5 | VAIO VJ5VP141XXXXmost efficient | 14 | $2.74 |
| 6 | Wacom One DTC141 | 14 | $2.78 |
| 7 | PLANAR PM16-S | 14 | $2.78 |
| 8 | EIZO FlexScan FLTmost efficient | 15 | $2.80 |
| 9 | MSI PRO MP161 E2most efficient | 15 | $2.89 |
| 10 | ASUS MQ16FCmost efficient | 15 | $2.93 |
Price any model at Ohio rates
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 2¢
- Per month
- $0.72
- Per year
- $8.64
45 kWh/yr × 19.2¢/kWh = $8.64/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 Ohio?
- About $8.64 a year for the median ENERGY STAR certified computer monitor, at Ohio's average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh — that's $0.72 a month.
- Is electricity expensive in Ohio?
- Ohio's residential average of 19.2¢/kWh is 5% above the U.S. average of 18.3¢/kWh, ranking 33 of 51 jurisdictions (1 = cheapest).
- What's the cheapest computer monitor to run in Ohio?
- Among currently certified models, the Acer PE140WU_z costs the least at about $2.13 a year at Ohio rates (11 kWh/yr).
- How does Ohio 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). Ohio sits at $8.64.
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Rate source: US EIA, average residential price of electricity, see methodology.