Cost to Run a Hot Tub in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 28.3¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest in the country, 51% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $42.59 per month.
Per hour
$0.42
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$1.40
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$42.59
150 kWh
Per year
$511
1,807 kWh
By usage level in Rhode Island
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.70 | $21.29 | $256 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $1.40 | $42.59 | $511 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $2.80 | $85.17 | $1,023 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
At Rhode Island's current average residential rate of 28.3¢/kWh (April 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $1.40 per day, $42.59 per month, or $511 per year.
Is running a hot tub in Rhode Island more expensive than average?
Yes. Rhode Island's electricity costs about 51% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $42.59 per month here versus $28.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Rhode Island right now?
Rhode Island residents pay an average of 28.3¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 45th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.