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How Much Does a Bread Maker Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a bread maker costs about $0.79 per month at typical usage — 2 uses/week at 0.5 kWh each.
Per use
9.2¢
0.5 kWh per use
Per day
2.6¢
2 uses/week at 0.5 kWh each
Per month
$0.79
4.3 kWh
Per year
$9.54
52 kWh
A bread machine's full knead-rise-bake cycle uses about 0.4–0.6 kWh — noticeably less than baking the same loaf in a full-size oven, since the machine only heats a small insulated chamber.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
9.2¢
Per day
2.6¢
Per month
$0.79
Per year
$9.54
Uses 4.3 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 6.3¢ | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 6.4¢ | $0.56 | $6.67 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 6.6¢ | $0.57 | $6.83 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 6.7¢ | $0.58 | $6.99 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 6.8¢ | $0.59 | $7.14 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 6.8¢ | $0.59 | $7.14 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 6.9¢ | $0.60 | $7.20 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 6.9¢ | $0.60 | $7.20 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 7.2¢ | $0.62 | $7.46 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 7.2¢ | $0.63 | $7.51 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 7.2¢ | $0.63 | $7.51 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 7.2¢ | $0.63 | $7.56 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 7.3¢ | $0.64 | $7.66 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 7.5¢ | $0.65 | $7.82 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 7.5¢ | $0.65 | $7.82 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 7.6¢ | $0.66 | $7.93 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 7.6¢ | $0.66 | $7.98 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 7.7¢ | $0.67 | $8.03 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 7.7¢ | $0.67 | $8.03 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 7.8¢ | $0.67 | $8.08 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 7.9¢ | $0.69 | $8.24 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 8.0¢ | $0.69 | $8.29 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 8.0¢ | $0.69 | $8.34 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 8.0¢ | $0.69 | $8.34 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 8.1¢ | $0.70 | $8.39 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 8.1¢ | $0.70 | $8.39 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 8.2¢ | $0.71 | $8.50 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 8.2¢ | $0.71 | $8.55 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 8.3¢ | $0.73 | $8.71 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 8.5¢ | $0.74 | $8.86 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 8.8¢ | $0.76 | $9.12 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 8.8¢ | $0.76 | $9.18 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 9.3¢ | $0.80 | $9.65 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.10 | $0.83 | $9.96 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.10 | $0.83 | $10.01 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.10 | $0.85 | $10.17 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.11 | $0.93 | $11.16 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.11 | $0.94 | $11.31 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.12 | $1.00 | $12.04 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.12 | $1.03 | $12.41 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.12 | $1.05 | $12.62 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.13 | $1.09 | $13.14 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.13 | $1.09 | $13.14 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.13 | $1.16 | $13.87 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.14 | $1.23 | $14.76 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.14 | $1.25 | $15.02 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.15 | $1.30 | $15.59 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.15 | $1.32 | $15.90 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.16 | $1.41 | $16.89 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.17 | $1.46 | $17.52 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.24 | $2.08 | $25.03 |
How to lower the cost
- Match the appliance to the portion: microwave and air fryer beat the big oven for anything small.
- Keep refrigerator coils clean and gaskets tight — it runs 24/7, so small inefficiencies compound.
- Run the dishwasher full and skip heated dry.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a bread maker use?
A typical bread maker uses about 0.5 kWh per use. At 2 uses per week, that's roughly 4.3 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a bread maker cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh, each use costs about 9.2¢. That ranges from 6.3¢ in Louisiana to $0.24 in Hawaii.
How much does a bread maker cost to run per month?
With typical usage (2 uses/week at 0.5 kWh each), expect about $0.79 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.55 in Louisiana up to $2.08 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a bread maker use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.