Cost to Run a Garage Heater in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a garage heater here costs $72.50 per month.
Per hour
$0.80
at 2,400–7,500 W
Per day
$2.39
3 hours/day
Per month
$72.50
456 kWh
Per year
$871
5,475 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | $1.19 | $36.25 | $435 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | $2.39 | $72.50 | $871 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | $4.77 | $145 | $1,741 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a garage heater in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a garage heater with typical usage costs about $2.39 per day, $72.50 per month, or $871 per year.
Is running a garage heater in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $72.50 per month here versus $83.45 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.