Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.7¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 19% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $42.22 per month.
Per hour
$0.17
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.39
8 hours/day
Per month
$42.22
195 kWh
Per year
$507
2,336 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.69 | $21.11 | $253 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.39 | $42.22 | $507 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.78 | $84.44 | $1,014 |
Pennsylvania vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ductless mini-split in Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.7¢/kWh (July 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.39 per day, $42.22 per month, or $507 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 19% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $42.22 per month here versus $35.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.7¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.