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How Much Does a Electric Leaf Blower Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric leaf blower costs about $0.41 per month at typical usage — 1 use/week at 0.5 kWh each.
Per use
9.4¢
0.5 kWh per use
Per day
1.3¢
1 use/week at 0.5 kWh each
Per month
$0.41
2.2 kWh
Per year
$4.90
26 kWh
Corded blowers draw around 900 watts and battery models use half a kilowatt-hour or less per session. A fall's worth of leaf cleanup costs less than a cup of coffee.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
9.4¢
Per day
1.3¢
Per month
$0.41
Per year
$4.90
Uses 2.2 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 use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.4 | 6.2¢ | $0.27 | $3.23 |
| Idaho | 12.7 | 6.3¢ | $0.28 | $3.31 |
| Nebraska | 13.3 | 6.7¢ | $0.29 | $3.47 |
| Oklahoma | 13.3 | 6.7¢ | $0.29 | $3.47 |
| Utah | 13.3 | 6.7¢ | $0.29 | $3.47 |
| Iowa | 13.9 | 7.0¢ | $0.30 | $3.62 |
| Montana | 13.9 | 7.0¢ | $0.30 | $3.62 |
| Missouri | 14.0 | 7.0¢ | $0.30 | $3.65 |
| Arkansas | 14.2 | 7.1¢ | $0.31 | $3.70 |
| Nevada | 14.3 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.73 |
| Louisiana | 14.4 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.75 |
| Washington | 14.4 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.75 |
| South Dakota | 14.5 | 7.2¢ | $0.31 | $3.78 |
| Wyoming | 14.7 | 7.3¢ | $0.32 | $3.83 |
| Tennessee | 14.9 | 7.4¢ | $0.32 | $3.88 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | 7.5¢ | $0.33 | $3.91 |
| New Mexico | 15.2 | 7.6¢ | $0.33 | $3.96 |
| Florida | 15.4 | 7.7¢ | $0.33 | $4.01 |
| Georgia | 15.4 | 7.7¢ | $0.33 | $4.01 |
| Arizona | 15.5 | 7.8¢ | $0.34 | $4.04 |
| Kansas | 15.8 | 7.9¢ | $0.34 | $4.12 |
| Oregon | 15.8 | 7.9¢ | $0.34 | $4.12 |
| West Virginia | 16.1 | 8.1¢ | $0.35 | $4.20 |
| North Carolina | 16.3 | 8.2¢ | $0.35 | $4.25 |
| Minnesota | 16.4 | 8.2¢ | $0.36 | $4.28 |
| Colorado | 16.5 | 8.3¢ | $0.36 | $4.30 |
| Mississippi | 16.8 | 8.4¢ | $0.36 | $4.38 |
| Texas | 17.0 | 8.5¢ | $0.37 | $4.43 |
| South Carolina | 17.1 | 8.6¢ | $0.37 | $4.46 |
| Alabama | 17.4 | 8.7¢ | $0.38 | $4.54 |
| Virginia | 17.4 | 8.7¢ | $0.38 | $4.54 |
| Indiana | 17.9 | 8.9¢ | $0.39 | $4.67 |
| Delaware | 18.8 | 9.4¢ | $0.41 | $4.90 |
| Wisconsin | 19.2 | $0.10 | $0.42 | $5.01 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.10 | $0.42 | $5.08 |
| Illinois | 20.5 | $0.10 | $0.45 | $5.34 |
| Michigan | 21.4 | $0.11 | $0.46 | $5.58 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5 | $0.11 | $0.47 | $5.61 |
| Maryland | 22.1 | $0.11 | $0.48 | $5.76 |
| New Jersey | 23.5 | $0.12 | $0.51 | $6.13 |
| Vermont | 24.6 | $0.12 | $0.53 | $6.41 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.13 | $0.55 | $6.62 |
| New Hampshire | 27.2 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.09 |
| Alaska | 27.4 | $0.14 | $0.59 | $7.14 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | $0.14 | $0.61 | $7.38 |
| Maine | 28.4 | $0.14 | $0.62 | $7.40 |
| Massachusetts | 29.5 | $0.15 | $0.64 | $7.69 |
| New York | 29.5 | $0.15 | $0.64 | $7.69 |
| Connecticut | 32.2 | $0.16 | $0.70 | $8.39 |
| California | 35.3 | $0.18 | $0.77 | $9.20 |
| Hawaii | 46.6 | $0.23 | $1.01 | $12.15 |
How to lower the cost
- Charge vehicles and batteries overnight if your utility offers time-of-use rates.
- Standby draw hides in garages — openers, chargers, and old fridges add up around the clock.
- Electric yard tools cost pennies per session; the battery’s lifespan is the real economics.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a electric leaf blower use?
A typical electric leaf blower uses about 0.5 kWh per use. At 1 uses per week, that's roughly 2.2 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a electric leaf blower cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.8¢/kWh, each use costs about 9.4¢. That ranges from 6.2¢ in North Dakota to $0.23 in Hawaii.
How much does a electric leaf blower cost to run per month?
With typical usage (1 use/week at 0.5 kWh each), expect about $0.41 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $0.27 in North Dakota up to $1.01 in Hawaii. Rates are as of April 2026.
Does a electric leaf blower use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.