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How Much Does a Induction Cooktop Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a induction cooktop costs about $7.79 per month at typical usage — 1 hour/day.
Per hour
$0.26
at 1,200–1,800 W
Per day
$0.26
1 hour/day
Per month
$7.79
43 kWh
Per year
$93.51
511 kWh
Induction transfers around 85–90% of its energy into the pan versus roughly 70–75% for radiant electric, so the same cooking finishes faster on fewer kilowatt-hours. It's the cheapest electric way to cook, and the gap widens for boiling-heavy cooking.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
$0.26
Per day
$0.26
Per month
$7.79
Per year
$93.51
Uses 43 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | $0.18 | $5.41 | $64.90 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | $0.18 | $5.45 | $65.41 |
| Utah | 13.1 | $0.18 | $5.58 | $66.94 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | $0.19 | $5.70 | $68.47 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | $0.19 | $5.83 | $70.01 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | $0.19 | $5.83 | $70.01 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | $0.19 | $5.87 | $70.52 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | $0.19 | $5.87 | $70.52 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | $0.20 | $6.09 | $73.07 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | $0.20 | $6.13 | $73.58 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | $0.20 | $6.13 | $73.58 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | $0.20 | $6.17 | $74.09 |
| Washington | 14.7 | $0.21 | $6.26 | $75.12 |
| Florida | 15.0 | $0.21 | $6.38 | $76.65 |
| Montana | 15.0 | $0.21 | $6.38 | $76.65 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | $0.21 | $6.47 | $77.67 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | $0.21 | $6.51 | $78.18 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | $0.22 | $6.55 | $78.69 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | $0.22 | $6.55 | $78.69 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | $0.22 | $6.60 | $79.20 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | $0.22 | $6.72 | $80.74 |
| Texas | 15.9 | $0.22 | $6.77 | $81.25 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | $0.22 | $6.81 | $81.76 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | $0.22 | $6.81 | $81.76 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | $0.23 | $6.85 | $82.27 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | $0.23 | $6.85 | $82.27 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | $0.23 | $6.94 | $83.29 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | $0.23 | $6.98 | $83.80 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | $0.23 | $7.11 | $85.34 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | $0.24 | $7.24 | $86.87 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | $0.24 | $7.45 | $89.42 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.25 | $7.49 | $89.94 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | $0.26 | $7.87 | $94.53 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | $0.27 | $8.13 | $97.60 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | $0.27 | $8.17 | $98.11 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.27 | $8.30 | $99.64 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | $0.30 | $9.11 | $109 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | $0.30 | $9.24 | $111 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | $0.32 | $9.83 | $118 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | $0.33 | $10.13 | $122 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | $0.34 | $10.30 | $124 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | $0.35 | $10.73 | $129 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | $0.35 | $10.73 | $129 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | $0.37 | $11.32 | $136 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.40 | $12.04 | $145 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | $0.40 | $12.26 | $147 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.42 | $12.73 | $153 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | $0.43 | $12.98 | $156 |
| Maine | 32.4 | $0.45 | $13.79 | $166 |
| California | 33.6 | $0.47 | $14.30 | $172 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | $0.67 | $20.43 | $245 |
How to lower the cost
- Match the appliance to the portion: microwave and air fryer beat the big oven for anything small.
- Keep refrigerator coils clean and gaskets tight — it runs 24/7, so small inefficiencies compound.
- Run the dishwasher full and skip heated dry.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a induction cooktop use?
A typical induction cooktop draws about 1,400 watts in use. At 1 hour/day, that works out to roughly 1.4 kWh per day, or 43 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a induction cooktop for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.26. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's $0.18, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's $0.67.
How much does a induction cooktop cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 hour/day), expect about $7.79 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $5.41 in Louisiana up to $20.43 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a induction cooktop use a lot of electricity?
It's a moderate load: roughly 5% of an average U.S. home's monthly consumption at typical usage. Noticeable, but not a bill-driver on its own.