Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $27.84 per month.
Per hour
$0.28
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.92
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$27.84
150 kWh
Per year
$334
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.46 | $13.92 | $167 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.92 | $27.84 | $334 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.83 | $55.68 | $668 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $27.84
South average $24.45
U.S. average $27.54
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.92 per day, $27.84 per month, or $334 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $27.84 per month here versus $27.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Hot Tub costs in nearby states
Alabama $24.68/mo Arkansas $21.52/mo Washington, D.C. $37.92/mo Florida $22.57/mo Georgia $24.53/mo Kentucky $20.77/mo Louisiana $19.11/mo Maryland $32.20/mo Mississippi $21.82/mo North Carolina $22.87/mo Oklahoma $21.67/mo South Carolina $23.32/mo Tennessee $20.62/mo Texas $23.93/mo Virginia $26.48/mo West Virginia $23.78/mo Louisiana $19.11/mo Hawaii $72.23/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo