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How Much Does a Espresso Machine Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a espresso machine costs about $1.49 per month at typical usage — 0.2 hours/day.
Per hour
$0.24
at 1,000–1,500 W
Per day
4.9¢
0.2 hours/day
Per month
$1.49
7.9 kWh
Per year
$17.84
95 kWh
Espresso machines draw 1,000–1,500 watts while heating, but shots are quick. The cost driver is idle time: prosumer machines left on to keep the boiler hot can use more energy idling than pulling shots.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
$0.24
Per day
4.9¢
Per month
$1.49
Per year
$17.84
Uses 7.9 kWh/month at 18.8¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.4 | $0.16 | $0.98 | $11.77 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | $0.17 | $1.00 | $12.05 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | $0.17 | $1.05 | $12.62 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | $0.17 | $1.05 | $12.62 |
| Utah | 13.3 | $0.17 | $1.05 | $12.62 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | $0.18 | $1.10 | $13.19 |
| Montana | 13.9 | $0.18 | $1.10 | $13.19 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | $0.18 | $1.11 | $13.29 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | $0.18 | $1.12 | $13.48 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | $0.19 | $1.13 | $13.57 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | $0.19 | $1.14 | $13.67 |
| Washington | 14.4 | $0.19 | $1.14 | $13.67 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | $0.19 | $1.15 | $13.76 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | $0.19 | $1.16 | $13.95 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | $0.19 | $1.18 | $14.14 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.20 | $1.19 | $14.24 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | $0.20 | $1.20 | $14.42 |
| Florida | 15.4 | $0.20 | $1.22 | $14.61 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | $0.20 | $1.22 | $14.61 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | $0.20 | $1.23 | $14.71 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | $0.21 | $1.25 | $14.99 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | $0.21 | $1.25 | $14.99 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | $0.21 | $1.27 | $15.28 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | $0.21 | $1.29 | $15.47 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | $0.21 | $1.30 | $15.56 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | $0.21 | $1.30 | $15.66 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | $0.22 | $1.33 | $15.94 |
| Texas | 17.0 | $0.22 | $1.34 | $16.13 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | $0.22 | $1.35 | $16.23 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | $0.23 | $1.38 | $16.51 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | $0.23 | $1.38 | $16.51 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | $0.23 | $1.41 | $16.99 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | $0.24 | $1.49 | $17.84 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | $0.25 | $1.52 | $18.22 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.25 | $1.54 | $18.51 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | $0.27 | $1.62 | $19.45 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | $0.28 | $1.69 | $20.31 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | $0.28 | $1.70 | $20.40 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | $0.29 | $1.75 | $20.97 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | $0.31 | $1.86 | $22.30 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | $0.32 | $1.94 | $23.35 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.33 | $2.01 | $24.10 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | $0.35 | $2.15 | $25.81 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | $0.36 | $2.17 | $26.00 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.37 | $2.24 | $26.86 |
| Maine | 28.4 | $0.37 | $2.24 | $26.95 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | $0.38 | $2.33 | $28.00 |
| New York | 29.5 | $0.38 | $2.33 | $28.00 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | $0.42 | $2.55 | $30.56 |
| California | 35.3 | $0.46 | $2.79 | $33.50 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | $0.61 | $3.68 | $44.22 |
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 espresso machine use?
A typical espresso machine draws about 1,300 watts in use. At 0.2 hours/day, that works out to roughly 0.3 kWh per day, or 7.9 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a espresso machine for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.24. In North Dakota (12.4¢/kWh) it's $0.16, while in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh) it's $0.61.
How much does a espresso machine cost to run per month?
With typical usage (0.2 hours/day), expect about $1.49 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.98 in North Dakota up to $3.68 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 2026.
Does a espresso machine use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.