Cost to Run a Electric Stove Burner in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (1 hour/day), a electric stove burner here costs $7.25 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 1,000–3,000 W
Per day
$0.24
1 hour/day
Per month
$7.25
46 kWh
Per year
$87.05
548 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.63 | $43.53 |
| Typical (1 hrs/day) | $0.24 | $7.25 | $87.05 |
| Heavy (2 hrs/day) | $0.48 | $14.50 | $174 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric stove burner in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric stove burner with typical usage costs about $0.24 per day, $7.25 per month, or $87.05 per year.
Is running a electric stove burner in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $7.25 per month here versus $8.34 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.