Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $28.29 per month.
Per hour
$0.28
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.93
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$28.29
150 kWh
Per year
$340
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.47 | $14.15 | $170 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.93 | $28.29 | $340 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.86 | $56.58 | $679 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $28.29
South average $25.40
U.S. average $28.29
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.93 per day, $28.29 per month, or $340 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $28.29 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Hot Tub costs in nearby states
Alabama $26.18/mo Arkansas $21.37/mo Washington, D.C. $38.22/mo Florida $23.17/mo Georgia $23.17/mo Kentucky $22.57/mo Louisiana $21.67/mo Maryland $33.26/mo Mississippi $25.28/mo North Carolina $24.53/mo Oklahoma $20.01/mo South Carolina $25.73/mo Tennessee $22.42/mo Texas $25.58/mo Virginia $26.18/mo West Virginia $24.23/mo North Dakota $18.66/mo Hawaii $70.12/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo