Cost to Run a Hair Dryer in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.3¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 48% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each), a hair dryer here costs $1.66 per month.
Per use
5.5¢
0.2 kWh per use
Per day
5.5¢
7 uses/week at 0.2 kWh each
Per month
$1.66
6.1 kWh
Per year
$19.93
73 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | 2.7¢ | $0.83 | $9.96 |
| Typical (7×/week) | 5.5¢ | $1.66 | $19.93 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | $0.11 | $3.32 | $39.86 |
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 27.3¢/kWh (May 2026), a hair dryer with typical usage costs about 5.5¢ per day, $1.66 per month, or $19.93 per year.
Is running a hair dryer in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 48% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.66 per month here versus $1.12 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.3¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.