Cost to Run a Electric Blanket in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 14% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a electric blanket here costs $7.84 per month.
Per hour
3.2¢
at 60–200 W
Per day
$0.26
8 hours/day
Per month
$7.84
36 kWh
Per year
$94.17
438 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.13 | $3.92 | $47.09 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.26 | $7.84 | $94.17 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.52 | $15.69 | $188 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric blanket in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric blanket with typical usage costs about $0.26 per day, $7.84 per month, or $94.17 per year.
Is running a electric blanket in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 14% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $7.84 per month here versus $6.86 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.