Cost to Run a Hot Tub in South Carolina
South Carolina's average residential electricity rate is 15.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 20th cheapest in the country, 15% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3.3 hours/day), a hot tub here costs $23.32 per month.
Per hour
$0.23
at 1,000–6,000 W
Per day
$0.77
3.3 hours/day
Per month
$23.32
150 kWh
Per year
$280
1,807 kWh
By usage level in South Carolina
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.65 hrs/day) | $0.38 | $11.66 | $140 |
| Typical (3.3 hrs/day) | $0.77 | $23.32 | $280 |
| Heavy (6.6 hrs/day) | $1.53 | $46.65 | $560 |
South 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 South Carolina?
At South Carolina's current average residential rate of 15.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a hot tub with typical usage costs about $0.77 per day, $23.32 per month, or $280 per year.
Is running a hot tub in South Carolina more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Carolina's rate is about 15% below the U.S. average: $23.32 per month here versus $27.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Carolina right now?
South Carolina residents pay an average of 15.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 20th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.