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How Much Does a Electric Stove Burner Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric stove burner costs about $8.34 per month at typical usage — 1 hour/day.
Per hour
$0.27
at 1,000–3,000 W
Per day
$0.27
1 hour/day
Per month
$8.34
46 kWh
Per year
$100
548 kWh
A typical electric coil or radiant burner draws 1,000–3,000 watts depending on size and setting. Day-to-day stovetop cooking usually lands mid-pack on a bill — well behind heating, cooling, and hot water.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
$0.27
Per day
$0.27
Per month
$8.34
Per year
$100
Uses 46 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | $0.19 | $5.79 | $69.53 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | $0.19 | $5.84 | $70.08 |
| Utah | 13.1 | $0.20 | $5.97 | $71.72 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | $0.20 | $6.11 | $73.37 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | $0.21 | $6.25 | $75.01 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | $0.21 | $6.25 | $75.01 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | $0.21 | $6.29 | $75.56 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | $0.21 | $6.29 | $75.56 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | $0.21 | $6.52 | $78.29 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | $0.22 | $6.57 | $78.84 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | $0.22 | $6.57 | $78.84 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | $0.22 | $6.61 | $79.39 |
| Washington | 14.7 | $0.22 | $6.70 | $80.48 |
| Florida | 15.0 | $0.22 | $6.84 | $82.13 |
| Montana | 15.0 | $0.22 | $6.84 | $82.13 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | $0.23 | $6.93 | $83.22 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | $0.23 | $6.98 | $83.77 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $0.23 | $7.02 | $84.31 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | $0.23 | $7.02 | $84.31 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | $0.23 | $7.07 | $84.86 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | $0.24 | $7.20 | $86.50 |
| Texas | 15.9 | $0.24 | $7.25 | $87.05 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | $0.24 | $7.30 | $87.60 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | $0.24 | $7.30 | $87.60 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | $0.24 | $7.34 | $88.15 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | $0.24 | $7.34 | $88.15 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | $0.24 | $7.43 | $89.24 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $0.25 | $7.48 | $89.79 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | $0.25 | $7.62 | $91.43 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | $0.26 | $7.75 | $93.08 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | $0.26 | $7.98 | $95.81 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.26 | $8.03 | $96.36 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | $0.28 | $8.44 | $101 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.29 | $8.71 | $105 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.29 | $8.76 | $105 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.29 | $8.89 | $107 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.32 | $9.76 | $117 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.33 | $9.90 | $119 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.35 | $10.53 | $126 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.36 | $10.85 | $130 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.36 | $11.04 | $132 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.38 | $11.49 | $138 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.38 | $11.49 | $138 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.40 | $12.13 | $146 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.42 | $12.90 | $155 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.43 | $13.13 | $158 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.45 | $13.63 | $164 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.46 | $13.91 | $167 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.49 | $14.77 | $177 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.50 | $15.32 | $184 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.72 | $21.89 | $263 |
How to lower the cost
- Match the appliance to the portion: microwave and air fryer beat the big oven for anything small.
- Keep refrigerator coils clean and gaskets tight — it runs 24/7, so small inefficiencies compound.
- Run the dishwasher full and skip heated dry.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a electric stove burner use?
A typical electric stove burner draws about 1,500 watts in use. At 1 hour/day, that works out to roughly 1.5 kWh per day, or 46 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a electric stove burner for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.27. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's $0.19, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's $0.72.
How much does a electric stove burner cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 hour/day), expect about $8.34 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $5.79 in Louisiana up to $21.89 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a electric stove burner use a lot of electricity?
It's a moderate load: roughly 5% of an average U.S. home's monthly consumption at typical usage. Noticeable, but not a bill-driver on its own.