Cost to Run a Electric Stove Burner in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.'s average residential electricity rate is 25.4¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest in the country, 35% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (1 hour/day), a electric stove burner here costs $11.58 per month.
Per hour
$0.38
at 1,000–3,000 W
Per day
$0.38
1 hour/day
Per month
$11.58
46 kWh
Per year
$139
548 kWh
By usage level in Washington, D.C.
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.19 | $5.79 | $69.53 |
| Typical (1 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.58 | $139 |
| Heavy (2 hrs/day) | $0.76 | $23.16 | $278 |
Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
At Washington, D.C.'s current average residential rate of 25.4¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric stove burner with typical usage costs about $0.38 per day, $11.58 per month, or $139 per year.
Is running a electric stove burner in Washington, D.C. more expensive than average?
Yes. Washington, D.C.'s electricity costs about 35% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $11.58 per month here versus $8.57 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Washington, D.C. right now?
Washington, D.C. residents pay an average of 25.4¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 42nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.