Cost to Run a Electric Water Heater in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (2.9 hours/day), a electric water heater here costs $75.77 per month.
Per hour
$0.86
at 3,500–5,500 W
Per day
$2.49
2.9 hours/day
Per month
$75.77
397 kWh
Per year
$910
4,763 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.45 hrs/day) | $1.25 | $37.89 | $455 |
| Typical (2.9 hrs/day) | $2.49 | $75.77 | $910 |
| Heavy (5.8 hrs/day) | $4.99 | $152 | $1,820 |
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 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric water heater with typical usage costs about $2.49 per day, $75.77 per month, or $910 per year.
Is running a electric water heater in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $75.77 per month here versus $72.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.