Computer Monitor (27-inch) Energy Cost Calculator
Standard 27-inch desktop monitor for computing, office work, and content viewing.
Power Draw
30W
watts
Annual kWh
72
avg usage
Annual Cost
$9
avg national
CO₂/Year
0.05 tons
carbon impact
Computer Monitor (27-inch) Cost Calculator
Customize usage and your state's electricity rate for accurate cost estimates.
Daily Cost
$0.03
Monthly Cost
$0.78
Annual Cost
$9
Lifetime Cost
$75
Energy Saving Opportunities
ENERGY STARAvailable
Save up to 25% vs standard models
~$2/year savings
Smart VersionAvailable
Smart scheduling saves 20% more energy
~$2/year savings
Energy Saving Tips
- ✓Reduce brightness to 50-60%
- ✓Enable auto-sleep after 10 minutes
- ✓Use dark mode to save OLED power
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| Appliance | Watts | Annual kWh | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Monitor (27-inch) (current) | 30W | 72 | $9 |
| Computer Monitor (32-inch) | 45W | 108 | $14 |
| Laptop Computer | 60W | 144 | $19 |
| Tablet (iPad/Android) | 12W | 13 | $2 |
Computer Monitor (27-inch) Cost Summary
Purchase Price (one-time)$300
Annual Energy Cost (at 13¢/kWh)$9
Lifespan 8 years
Lifetime Energy Cost (energy only)$75
Total Cost of Ownership (purchase + energy)$375
Computer Monitor (27-inch) Energy FAQ
Computer Monitor (27-inch) Running Cost by City (top 100)
Electricity rates vary by city, so the cost to run a computer monitor (27-inch) 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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