Cost to Run a Central Air Conditioner in Georgia
Georgia's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a central air conditioner here costs $139 per month.
Per hour
$0.57
at 2,000–5,000 W
Per day
$4.56
8 hours/day
Per month
$139
851 kWh
Per year
$1,666
10,220 kWh
By usage level in Georgia
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $2.28 | $69.37 | $833 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $4.56 | $139 | $1,666 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $9.13 | $277 | $3,332 |
Georgia vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a central air conditioner in Georgia?
At Georgia's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a central air conditioner with typical usage costs about $4.56 per day, $139 per month, or $1,666 per year.
Is running a central air conditioner in Georgia more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Georgia's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $139 per month here versus $156 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Georgia right now?
Georgia residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.