🍳 Kitchen
How Much Does a Electric Stove Burner Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric stove burner costs about $8.39 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
$8.39
46 kWh
Per year
$101
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
$8.39
Per year
$101
Uses 46 kWh/month at 18.4¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.4 | $0.19 | $5.65 | $67.89 |
| Utah | 13.0 | $0.20 | $5.93 | $71.17 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4 | $0.20 | $6.11 | $73.37 |
| Nebraska | 13.6 | $0.20 | $6.20 | $74.46 |
| Nevada | 13.6 | $0.20 | $6.20 | $74.46 |
| North Dakota | 13.6 | $0.20 | $6.20 | $74.46 |
| Missouri | 13.7 | $0.21 | $6.25 | $75.01 |
| Iowa | 14.1 | $0.21 | $6.43 | $77.20 |
| New Mexico | 14.1 | $0.21 | $6.43 | $77.20 |
| Louisiana | 14.2 | $0.21 | $6.48 | $77.74 |
| Arkansas | 14.4 | $0.22 | $6.57 | $78.84 |
| Tennessee | 14.5 | $0.22 | $6.61 | $79.39 |
| Montana | 14.7 | $0.22 | $6.70 | $80.48 |
| Wyoming | 14.8 | $0.22 | $6.75 | $81.03 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.22 | $6.84 | $82.13 |
| Washington | 15.0 | $0.22 | $6.84 | $82.13 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | $0.23 | $6.89 | $82.67 |
| North Carolina | 15.1 | $0.23 | $6.89 | $82.67 |
| Arizona | 15.2 | $0.23 | $6.93 | $83.22 |
| Florida | 15.2 | $0.23 | $6.93 | $83.22 |
| South Dakota | 15.7 | $0.24 | $7.16 | $85.96 |
| Georgia | 15.8 | $0.24 | $7.20 | $86.50 |
| Colorado | 16.2 | $0.24 | $7.39 | $88.70 |
| Mississippi | 16.2 | $0.24 | $7.39 | $88.70 |
| South Carolina | 16.2 | $0.24 | $7.39 | $88.70 |
| Oregon | 16.3 | $0.24 | $7.43 | $89.24 |
| Texas | 16.4 | $0.25 | $7.48 | $89.79 |
| Alabama | 16.8 | $0.25 | $7.66 | $91.98 |
| West Virginia | 16.8 | $0.25 | $7.66 | $91.98 |
| Minnesota | 17.0 | $0.26 | $7.75 | $93.08 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.26 | $8.03 | $96.36 |
| Indiana | 18.2 | $0.27 | $8.30 | $99.64 |
| Delaware | 19.4 | $0.29 | $8.85 | $106 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.29 | $8.89 | $107 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7 | $0.30 | $8.98 | $108 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6 | $0.32 | $9.85 | $118 |
| Maryland | 21.8 | $0.33 | $9.94 | $119 |
| Michigan | 22.0 | $0.33 | $10.03 | $120 |
| New Jersey | 23.3 | $0.35 | $10.62 | $128 |
| Illinois | 23.9 | $0.36 | $10.90 | $131 |
| Vermont | 24.9 | $0.37 | $11.35 | $136 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.38 | $11.58 | $139 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3 | $0.41 | $12.45 | $149 |
| Connecticut | 27.4 | $0.41 | $12.49 | $150 |
| Alaska | 28.2 | $0.42 | $12.86 | $154 |
| Maine | 28.6 | $0.43 | $13.04 | $157 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8 | $0.43 | $13.13 | $158 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5 | $0.44 | $13.45 | $162 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.45 | $13.63 | $164 |
| California | 33.3 | $0.50 | $15.18 | $182 |
| Hawaii | 52.0 | $0.78 | $23.71 | $285 |
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 18.4¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.28. In Idaho (12.4¢/kWh) it's $0.19, while in Hawaii (52¢/kWh) it's $0.78.
How much does a electric stove burner cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 hour/day), expect about $8.39 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $5.65 in Idaho up to $23.71 in Hawaii. Rates are as of May 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.