Cost to Run a Humidifier 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 (10 hours/day), a humidifier here costs $2.29 per month.
Per hour
0.8¢
at 20–300 W
Per day
7.5¢
10 hours/day
Per month
$2.29
12 kWh
Per year
$27.45
146 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | 3.8¢ | $1.14 | $13.72 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.29 | $27.45 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.57 | $54.90 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $2.29
South average $2.05
U.S. average $2.29
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a humidifier in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a humidifier with typical usage costs about 7.5¢ per day, $2.29 per month, or $27.45 per year.
Is running a humidifier in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $2.29 per month here versus $2.29 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.
Humidifier costs in nearby states
Alabama $2.12/mo Arkansas $1.73/mo Washington, D.C. $3.09/mo Florida $1.87/mo Georgia $1.87/mo Kentucky $1.82/mo Louisiana $1.75/mo Maryland $2.69/mo Mississippi $2.04/mo North Carolina $1.98/mo Oklahoma $1.62/mo South Carolina $2.08/mo Tennessee $1.81/mo Texas $2.07/mo Virginia $2.12/mo West Virginia $1.96/mo North Dakota $1.51/mo Hawaii $5.67/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