Cost to Run a Microwave in Delaware
Delaware's average residential electricity rate is 18.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest in the country, 0% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (0.25 hours/day), a microwave here costs $1.57 per month.
Per hour
$0.21
at 600–1,500 W
Per day
5.2¢
0.25 hours/day
Per month
$1.57
8.4 kWh
Per year
$18.87
100 kWh
By usage level in Delaware
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | 2.6¢ | $0.79 | $9.44 |
| Typical (0.25 hrs/day) | 5.2¢ | $1.57 | $18.87 |
| Heavy (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.10 | $3.14 | $37.74 |
Delaware vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Delaware $1.57
South average $1.41
U.S. average $1.57
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a microwave in Delaware?
At Delaware's current average residential rate of 18.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a microwave with typical usage costs about 5.2¢ per day, $1.57 per month, or $18.87 per year.
Is running a microwave in Delaware more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $1.57 per month here versus $1.57 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Delaware right now?
Delaware residents pay an average of 18.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 33rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Microwave costs in nearby states
Alabama $1.45/mo Arkansas $1.19/mo Washington, D.C. $2.12/mo Florida $1.29/mo Georgia $1.29/mo Kentucky $1.25/mo Louisiana $1.20/mo Maryland $1.85/mo Mississippi $1.40/mo North Carolina $1.36/mo Oklahoma $1.11/mo South Carolina $1.43/mo Tennessee $1.25/mo Texas $1.42/mo Virginia $1.45/mo West Virginia $1.35/mo North Dakota $1.04/mo Hawaii $3.90/mo
What else costs to run in Delaware
Electric Furnace $343/mo Central Air Conditioner $160/mo Heat Pump $137/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $114/mo Garage Heater $85.73/mo Electric Water Heater $74.58/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $72.01/mo Space Heater $68.58/mo Baseboard Heater $68.58/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $68.58/mo Pool Pump $68.58/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $57.15/mo