Cost to Run a Humidifier in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.6¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 17% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (10 hours/day), a humidifier here costs $2.63 per month.
Per hour
0.9¢
at 20–300 W
Per day
8.6¢
10 hours/day
Per month
$2.63
12 kWh
Per year
$31.54
146 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (5 hrs/day) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.77 |
| Typical (10 hrs/day) | 8.6¢ | $2.63 | $31.54 |
| Heavy (20 hrs/day) | $0.17 | $5.25 | $63.07 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a humidifier in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.6¢/kWh (May 2026), a humidifier with typical usage costs about 8.6¢ per day, $2.63 per month, or $31.54 per year.
Is running a humidifier in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 17% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.63 per month here versus $2.24 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.6¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.