Cost to Run a Microwave in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.5¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 1% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (0.25 hours/day), a microwave here costs $1.55 per month.
Per hour
$0.20
at 600–1,500 W
Per day
5.1¢
0.25 hours/day
Per month
$1.55
8.4 kWh
Per year
$18.57
100 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | 2.5¢ | $0.77 | $9.28 |
| Typical (0.25 hrs/day) | 5.1¢ | $1.55 | $18.57 |
| Heavy (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.09 | $37.14 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $1.55
South average $1.36
U.S. average $1.53
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a microwave in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.5¢/kWh (July 2026), a microwave with typical usage costs about 5.1¢ per day, $1.55 per month, or $18.57 per year.
Is running a microwave in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.55 per month here versus $1.53 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.5¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Microwave costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.37/mo Arkansas $1.20/mo Washington, D.C. $2.11/mo Florida $1.25/mo Georgia $1.36/mo Kentucky $1.15/mo Louisiana $1.06/mo Maryland $1.79/mo Mississippi $1.21/mo North Carolina $1.27/mo Oklahoma $1.20/mo South Carolina $1.30/mo Tennessee $1.15/mo Texas $1.33/mo Virginia $1.47/mo West Virginia $1.32/mo Louisiana $1.06/mo Hawaii $4.01/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $337/mo Central Air Conditioner $157/mo Heat Pump $135/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $112/mo Garage Heater $84.36/mo Electric Water Heater $73.39/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $70.86/mo Space Heater $67.49/mo Baseboard Heater $67.49/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $67.49/mo Pool Pump $67.49/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $56.24/mo