Cost to Run a Dehumidifier in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a dehumidifier here costs $23.26 per month.
Per hour
7.6¢
at 300–700 W
Per day
$0.77
10 hours/day
Per month
$23.26
152 kWh
Per year
$279
1,825 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.63 | $140 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.77 | $23.26 | $279 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.53 | $46.51 | $558 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a dehumidifier with typical usage costs about $0.77 per day, $23.26 per month, or $279 per year.
Is running a dehumidifier in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $23.26 per month here versus $27.82 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.