Cost to Run a Central Air Conditioner in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a central air conditioner here costs $155 per month.
Per hour
$0.64
at 2,000–5,000 W
Per day
$5.10
8 hours/day
Per month
$155
851 kWh
Per year
$1,860
10,220 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $2.55 | $77.46 | $930 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $5.10 | $155 | $1,860 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $10.19 | $310 | $3,720 |
Indiana 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 Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a central air conditioner with typical usage costs about $5.10 per day, $155 per month, or $1,860 per year.
Is running a central air conditioner in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $155 per month here versus $157 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.