Cost to Run a Microwave in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (0.25 hours/day), a microwave here costs $1.65 per month.
Per hour
$0.22
at 600–1,500 W
Per day
5.4¢
0.25 hours/day
Per month
$1.65
8.4 kWh
Per year
$19.77
100 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (0.5 hrs/day) | 2.7¢ | $0.82 | $9.89 |
| Typical (0.25 hrs/day) | 5.4¢ | $1.65 | $19.77 |
| Heavy (0.5 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.29 | $39.55 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a microwave in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a microwave with typical usage costs about 5.4¢ per day, $1.65 per month, or $19.77 per year.
Is running a microwave in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.65 per month here versus $1.54 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.