Cost to Run a Microwave in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's average residential electricity rate is 27.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest in the country, 45% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (0.25 hours/day), a microwave here costs $2.27 per month.
Per hour
$0.30
at 600–1,500 W
Per day
7.5¢
0.25 hours/day
Per month
$2.27
8.4 kWh
Per year
$27.30
100 kWh
By usage level in New Hampshire
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | 3.7¢ | $1.14 | $13.65 |
| Typical (0.25 hrs/day) | 7.5¢ | $2.27 | $27.30 |
| Heavy (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.15 | $4.55 | $54.60 |
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 27.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a microwave with typical usage costs about 7.5¢ per day, $2.27 per month, or $27.30 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 $2.27 per month here versus $1.57 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Hampshire right now?
New Hampshire residents pay an average of 27.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 43rd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.