Cost to Run a Electric Water Heater in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2.9 hours/day), a electric water heater here costs $78.15 per month.
Per hour
$0.89
at 3,500–5,500 W
Per day
$2.57
2.9 hours/day
Per month
$78.15
397 kWh
Per year
$938
4,763 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.45 hrs/day) | $1.29 | $39.08 | $469 |
| Typical (2.9 hrs/day) | $2.57 | $78.15 | $938 |
| Heavy (5.8 hrs/day) | $5.14 | $156 | $1,877 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric water heater in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric water heater with typical usage costs about $2.57 per day, $78.15 per month, or $938 per year.
Is running a electric water heater in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $78.15 per month here versus $73.00 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.