Cost to Run a Microwave in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 26.6¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (0.25 hours/day), a microwave here costs $2.22 per month.
Per hour
$0.29
at 600–1,500 W
Per day
7.3¢
0.25 hours/day
Per month
$2.22
8.4 kWh
Per year
$26.70
100 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.11 | $13.35 |
| Typical (0.25 hrs/day) | 7.3¢ | $2.22 | $26.70 |
| Heavy (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.45 | $53.40 |
New Hampshire vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a microwave in New Hampshire?
At New Hampshire's current average residential rate of 26.6¢/kWh (July 2026), a microwave with typical usage costs about 7.3¢ per day, $2.22 per month, or $26.70 per year.
Is running a microwave in New Hampshire more expensive than average?
Yes. New Hampshire's electricity costs about 45% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.22 per month here versus $1.53 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 26.6¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 44th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.