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Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split in Idaho

Idaho's average residential electricity rate is 12.7¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest in the country, 32% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $24.71 per month.

Per hour

$0.10

at 400–2,000 W

Per day

$0.81

8 hours/day

Per month

$24.71

195 kWh

Per year

$297

2,336 kWh

By usage level in Idaho

Usage Per day Per month Per year
Light (4 hrs/day) $0.41 $12.35 $148
Typical (8 hrs/day) $0.81 $24.71 $297
Heavy (16 hrs/day) $1.63 $49.42 $593

Idaho vs. the rest of the country

Monthly cost at typical usage.

Idaho $24.71
West average $38.25
U.S. average $36.58

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to run a ductless mini-split in Idaho?

At Idaho's current average residential rate of 12.7¢/kWh (April 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $0.81 per day, $24.71 per month, or $297 per year.

Is running a ductless mini-split in Idaho more expensive than average?

No — it's cheaper. Idaho's rate is about 32% below the U.S. average: $24.71 per month here versus $36.58 nationally.

What does electricity cost in Idaho right now?

Idaho residents pay an average of 12.7¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 2nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.

Ductless Mini-Split costs in nearby states

What else costs to run in Idaho

See the full Idaho electricity cost guide →