Cost to Run a Dehumidifier in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a dehumidifier here costs $29.03 per month.
Per hour
$0.10
at 300–700 W
Per day
$0.96
10 hours/day
Per month
$29.03
152 kWh
Per year
$349
1,825 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.52 | $174 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | $0.96 | $29.03 | $349 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $1.91 | $58.06 | $697 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dehumidifier in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a dehumidifier with typical usage costs about $0.96 per day, $29.03 per month, or $349 per year.
Is running a dehumidifier in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $29.03 per month here versus $27.82 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.