Cost to Run a Food Dehydrator in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a food dehydrator here costs $16.29 per month.
Per hour
6.7¢
at 300–1,000 W
Per day
$0.54
8 hours/day
Per month
$16.29
122 kWh
Per year
$196
1,460 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.27 | $8.15 | $97.82 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.54 | $16.29 | $196 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $1.07 | $32.59 | $391 |
North Dakota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a food dehydrator in North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a food dehydrator with typical usage costs about $0.54 per day, $16.29 per month, or $196 per year.
Is running a food dehydrator in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $16.29 per month here versus $22.25 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.