Cost to Run a Dishwasher in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th 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 $6.93 per month.
Per use
$0.32
1.2 kWh per use
Per day
$0.23
5 uses/week at 1.2 kWh each
Per month
$6.93
26 kWh
Per year
$83.22
313 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (3×/week) | $0.11 | $3.47 | $41.61 |
| Typical (5×/week) | $0.23 | $6.93 | $83.22 |
| Heavy (10×/week) | $0.46 | $13.86 | $166 |
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 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a dishwasher with typical usage costs about $0.23 per day, $6.93 per month, or $83.22 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 $6.93 per month here versus $4.77 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.