Cost to Run a Air Purifier in Louisiana
Louisiana's average residential electricity rate is 14.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (24 hours/day (always on)), a air purifier here costs $4.20 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 20–100 W
Per day
$0.14
24 hours/day (always on)
Per month
$4.20
29 kWh
Per year
$50.46
350 kWh
By usage level in Louisiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (12 hrs/day) | 6.9¢ | $2.10 | $25.23 |
| Typical (24 hrs/day) | $0.14 | $4.20 | $50.46 |
| Heavy (24 hrs/day) | $0.28 | $8.40 | $101 |
Louisiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a air purifier in Louisiana?
At Louisiana's current average residential rate of 14.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a air purifier with typical usage costs about $0.14 per day, $4.20 per month, or $50.46 per year.
Is running a air purifier in Louisiana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Louisiana's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $4.20 per month here versus $5.49 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana residents pay an average of 14.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 11th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.