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How Much Does a Electric Stove Burner Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric stove burner costs about $8.57 per month at typical usage — 1 hour/day.
Per hour
$0.28
at 1,000–3,000 W
Per day
$0.28
1 hour/day
Per month
$8.57
46 kWh
Per year
$103
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
$0.28
Per day
$0.28
Per month
$8.57
Per year
$103
Uses 46 kWh/month at 18.8¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.4 | $0.19 | $5.65 | $67.89 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | $0.19 | $5.79 | $69.53 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | $0.20 | $6.06 | $72.82 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | $0.20 | $6.06 | $72.82 |
| Utah | 13.3 | $0.20 | $6.06 | $72.82 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | $0.21 | $6.34 | $76.10 |
| Montana | 13.9 | $0.21 | $6.34 | $76.10 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | $0.21 | $6.38 | $76.65 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | $0.21 | $6.48 | $77.74 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | $0.21 | $6.52 | $78.29 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | $0.22 | $6.57 | $78.84 |
| Washington | 14.4 | $0.22 | $6.57 | $78.84 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | $0.22 | $6.61 | $79.39 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | $0.22 | $6.70 | $80.48 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | $0.22 | $6.79 | $81.58 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.22 | $6.84 | $82.13 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | $0.23 | $6.93 | $83.22 |
| Florida | 15.4 | $0.23 | $7.02 | $84.31 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | $0.23 | $7.02 | $84.31 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | $0.23 | $7.07 | $84.86 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | $0.24 | $7.20 | $86.50 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | $0.24 | $7.20 | $86.50 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | $0.24 | $7.34 | $88.15 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | $0.24 | $7.43 | $89.24 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | $0.25 | $7.48 | $89.79 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | $0.25 | $7.52 | $90.34 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | $0.25 | $7.66 | $91.98 |
| Texas | 17.0 | $0.26 | $7.75 | $93.08 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | $0.26 | $7.80 | $93.62 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | $0.26 | $7.93 | $95.26 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | $0.26 | $7.93 | $95.26 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | $0.27 | $8.16 | $98.00 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | $0.28 | $8.57 | $103 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | $0.29 | $8.76 | $105 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.29 | $8.89 | $107 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | $0.31 | $9.35 | $112 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | $0.32 | $9.76 | $117 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | $0.32 | $9.80 | $118 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | $0.33 | $10.08 | $121 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | $0.35 | $10.72 | $129 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | $0.37 | $11.22 | $135 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.38 | $11.58 | $139 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | $0.41 | $12.40 | $149 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | $0.41 | $12.49 | $150 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.42 | $12.90 | $155 |
| Maine | 28.4 | $0.43 | $12.95 | $155 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | $0.44 | $13.45 | $162 |
| New York | 29.5 | $0.44 | $13.45 | $162 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | $0.48 | $14.68 | $176 |
| California | 35.3 | $0.53 | $16.10 | $193 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | $0.70 | $21.25 | $255 |
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 18.8¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.28. In North Dakota (12.4¢/kWh) it's $0.19, while in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh) it's $0.70.
How much does a electric stove burner cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 hour/day), expect about $8.57 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $5.65 in North Dakota up to $21.25 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 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.