Cost to Run a Humidifier in Kansas
Kansas's average residential electricity rate is 15.3¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a humidifier here costs $1.86 per month.
Per hour
0.6¢
at 20–300 W
Per day
6.1¢
10 hours/day
Per month
$1.86
12 kWh
Per year
$22.34
146 kWh
By usage level in Kansas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | 3.1¢ | $0.93 | $11.17 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | 6.1¢ | $1.86 | $22.34 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.12 | $3.72 | $44.68 |
Kansas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a humidifier in Kansas?
At Kansas's current average residential rate of 15.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a humidifier with typical usage costs about 6.1¢ per day, $1.86 per month, or $22.34 per year.
Is running a humidifier in Kansas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Kansas's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $1.86 per month here versus $2.23 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Kansas right now?
Kansas residents pay an average of 15.3¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.