Cost to Run a Hair Dryer in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each), a hair dryer here costs $1.62 per month.
Per use
5.3¢
0.2 kWh per use
Per day
5.3¢
7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each
Per month
$1.62
6.1 kWh
Per year
$19.42
73 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | 2.7¢ | $0.81 | $9.71 |
| Typical (7×/week) | 5.3¢ | $1.62 | $19.42 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | $0.11 | $3.23 | $38.84 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hair dryer in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a hair dryer with typical usage costs about 5.3¢ per day, $1.62 per month, or $19.42 per year.
Is running a hair dryer in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.62 per month here versus $1.11 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.