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Cost to Run a Electric Dryer in Montana

Montana's average residential electricity rate is 13.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (5 uses/week at 3 kWh each), a electric dryer here costs $9.05 per month.

Per use

$0.42

3 kWh per use

Per day

$0.30

5 uses/week at 3 kWh each

Per month

$9.05

65 kWh

Per year

$109

782 kWh

By usage level in Montana

Usage Per day Per month Per year
Light (3×/week) $0.15 $4.53 $54.36
Typical (5×/week) $0.30 $9.05 $109
Heavy (10×/week) $0.60 $18.11 $217

Montana vs. the rest of the country

Monthly cost at typical usage.

Montana $9.05
West average $12.81
U.S. average $12.25

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run a electric dryer in Montana?

At Montana's current average residential rate of 13.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric dryer with typical usage costs about $0.30 per day, $9.05 per month, or $109 per year.

Is running a electric dryer in Montana more expensive than average?

No — it's cheaper. Montana's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $9.05 per month here versus $12.25 nationally.

What does electricity cost in Montana right now?

Montana residents pay an average of 13.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.

Electric Dryer costs in nearby states

What else costs to run in Montana

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