Desktop Computer Energy Cost Calculator
Standard desktop personal computer for work, browsing, and general computing tasks.
Power Draw
200W
watts
Annual kWh
480
avg usage
Annual Cost
$62
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.34 tons
carbon impact
Desktop Computer Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.21
Monthly Cost
$5.20
Annual Cost
$62
Lifetime Cost
$374
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 30% vs standard models
~$19/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Enable sleep mode after 15 minutes
- ✓Use 80 Plus certified power supply
- ✓Turn off monitor separately
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Computer (current) | 200W | 480 | $62 |
| Laptop Computer | 60W | 144 | $19 |
| Gaming PC | 500W | 600 | $78 |
Desktop Computer Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$800
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$62
Lifespan 6 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$374
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$1,174
Desktop Computer Energy FAQ
Desktop Computer Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a desktop computer does too. See your local cost:
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CAAustin, TXJacksonville, FLFort Worth, TXColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INCharlotte, NCSan Francisco, CASeattle, WADenver, COWashington, DCNashville, TNOklahoma City, OKEl Paso, TXBoston, MAPortland, ORLas Vegas, NVDetroit, MIMemphis, TNLouisville, KYBaltimore, MDMilwaukee, WIAlbuquerque, NMTucson, AZFresno, CASacramento, CAKansas City, MOMesa, AZAtlanta, GAOmaha, NEColorado Springs, CORaleigh, NCLong Beach, CAVirginia Beach, VAMiami, FLOakland, CAMinneapolis, MNTulsa, OKBakersfield, CATampa, FLWichita, KSArlington, TXAurora, CONew Orleans, LACleveland, OHHonolulu, HIAnaheim, CALexington, KYStockton, CAHenderson, NVCorpus Christi, TXRiverside, CANewark, NJSaint Paul, MNSanta Ana, CACincinnati, OHIrvine, CAOrlando, FLPittsburgh, PASt. Louis, MOGreensboro, NCOyster Bay, NYJersey City, NJAnchorage, AKLincoln, NEPlano, TXDurham, NCBuffalo, NYChandler, AZChula Vista, CAToledo, OHMadison, WIGilbert, AZReno, NVLubbock, TXFort Wayne, INNorth Las Vegas, NVSt. Petersburg, FLIrving, TXLaredo, TXWinston-Salem, NCChesapeake, VAGlendale, AZGarland, TXScottsdale, AZArlington, VANorfolk, VANorth Hempstead, NYBoise, IDFremont, CASpokane, WA
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