Cost to Run a Hot Tub in North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 16.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $24.53 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.81
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$24.53
150 kWh
Per year
$295
1,807 kWh
By usage level in North Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.40 | $12.26 | $147 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.81 | $24.53 | $295 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.61 | $49.06 | $589 |
North Carolina vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a hot tub in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's current average residential rate of 16.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.81 per day, $24.53 per month, or $295 per year.
Is running a hot tub in North Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Carolina's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $24.53 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Carolina right now?
North Carolina residents pay an average of 16.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 24th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.