Computer Monitors / South Carolina
Cost to run a monitor in South Carolina
A typical ENERGY STAR monitor costs about $7.13 a year to run in South Carolina, or $0.59 a month, at the state’s average residential price of 15.76 cents per kWh (August 2026).
- Typical yearly cost
- $7.13
- Over ten years
- $71 today’s price
- Price in South Carolina
- 15.76 ¢/kWh
“Typical” means the median annual energy use of 1,474 current ENERGY STAR certified computer monitors (45 kWh a year), multiplied by the price. It is a standardized figure, not a measurement of your home.
By type of monitor
| Type | Models | Median kWh/yr | Cost per year | Per month | Range per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor | 1,474 | 45 | $7.13 | $0.59 | $1.75 to $63.50 |
Costs use each type’s median listing; the range runs from its lowest to its highest listed energy use. Source: ENERGY STAR certified computer monitors dataset (EPA) and EIA residential prices.
How South Carolina compares
South Carolina’s average residential price is 3% below the median US state, ranking 32 of 51 from highest to lowest. The same typical monitor would cost $5.76 a year in Nevada, the cheapest state, and $21.35 in Hawaii, the most expensive. Over the last 12 months South Carolina’s price rose 5.2%.
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Lowest running cost by type
The published model with the lowest listed annual energy use in each type, with its cost at South Carolina’s price:
- Acer PE140WU_z (monitor): 11 kWh a year, about $1.75 in South Carolina
These are the lowest among the models published on this site, not among every certified model. Browse all computer monitors by energy use.
Questions
How much does it cost to run a monitor in South Carolina?
A typical ENERGY STAR monitor (the median of 1,474 current listings, 45.245 kWh a year) costs about $7.13 a year, or $0.59 a month, at South Carolina's average residential price of 15.76 cents per kWh. By type it ranges from $7.13 (monitor) to $7.13 (monitor).
Is electricity expensive in South Carolina?
South Carolina's average residential price is 15.76 cents per kWh (August 2026, EIA), 3% below the median state and 32 of 51 when states are ranked from highest to lowest price. The same typical monitor would cost $5.76 a year in Nevada, the cheapest state, and $21.35 in Hawaii.
Will my monitor cost the same?
Probably not exactly. The annual figure is a standardized ENERGY STAR value, and your own price per kWh may differ from the statewide average. Enter your rate in the calculator on any monitor page for a closer number.