Cost to Run a Dishwasher in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 uses/week at 1.2 kWh each), a dishwasher here costs $7.09 per month.
Per use
$0.33
1.2 kWh per use
Per day
$0.23
5 uses/week at 1.2 kWh each
Per month
$7.09
26 kWh
Per year
$85.10
313 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3×/week) | $0.12 | $3.54 | $42.55 |
| Typical (5×/week) | $0.23 | $7.09 | $85.10 |
| Heavy (10×/week) | $0.47 | $14.18 | $170 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a dishwasher with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $7.09 per month, or $85.10 per year.
Is running a dishwasher in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $7.09 per month here versus $4.90 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.