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How Much Does a Induction Cooktop Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a induction cooktop costs about $8.00 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
$8.00
43 kWh
Per year
$96.07
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
$8.00
Per year
$96.07
Uses 43 kWh/month at 18.8¢ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.4 | $0.17 | $5.28 | $63.36 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | $0.18 | $5.41 | $64.90 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | $0.19 | $5.66 | $67.96 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | $0.19 | $5.66 | $67.96 |
| Utah | 13.3 | $0.19 | $5.66 | $67.96 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | $0.19 | $5.92 | $71.03 |
| Montana | 13.9 | $0.19 | $5.92 | $71.03 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | $0.20 | $5.96 | $71.54 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | $0.20 | $6.04 | $72.56 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | $0.20 | $6.09 | $73.07 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | $0.20 | $6.13 | $73.58 |
| Washington | 14.4 | $0.20 | $6.13 | $73.58 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | $0.20 | $6.17 | $74.09 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | $0.21 | $6.26 | $75.12 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | $0.21 | $6.34 | $76.14 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.21 | $6.38 | $76.65 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | $0.21 | $6.47 | $77.67 |
| Florida | 15.4 | $0.22 | $6.55 | $78.69 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | $0.22 | $6.55 | $78.69 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | $0.22 | $6.60 | $79.20 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | $0.22 | $6.72 | $80.74 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | $0.22 | $6.72 | $80.74 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | $0.23 | $6.85 | $82.27 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | $0.23 | $6.94 | $83.29 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | $0.23 | $6.98 | $83.80 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | $0.23 | $7.02 | $84.31 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | $0.24 | $7.15 | $85.85 |
| Texas | 17.0 | $0.24 | $7.24 | $86.87 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | $0.24 | $7.28 | $87.38 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | $0.24 | $7.41 | $88.91 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | $0.24 | $7.41 | $88.91 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | $0.25 | $7.62 | $91.47 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | $0.26 | $8.00 | $96.07 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | $0.27 | $8.17 | $98.11 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.27 | $8.30 | $99.64 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | $0.29 | $8.72 | $105 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | $0.30 | $9.11 | $109 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | $0.30 | $9.15 | $110 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | $0.31 | $9.41 | $113 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | $0.33 | $10.00 | $120 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | $0.34 | $10.47 | $126 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.36 | $10.81 | $130 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | $0.38 | $11.58 | $139 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | $0.38 | $11.66 | $140 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.40 | $12.04 | $145 |
| Maine | 28.4 | $0.40 | $12.09 | $145 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | $0.41 | $12.56 | $151 |
| New York | 29.5 | $0.41 | $12.56 | $151 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | $0.45 | $13.70 | $165 |
| California | 35.3 | $0.49 | $15.02 | $180 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | $0.65 | $19.83 | $238 |
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 18.8¢/kWh, one hour costs about $0.26. In North Dakota (12.4¢/kWh) it's $0.17, while in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh) it's $0.65.
How much does a induction cooktop cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 hour/day), expect about $8.00 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $5.28 in North Dakota up to $19.83 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 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.