Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $30.94 per month.
Per hour
$0.13
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.02
8 hours/day
Per month
$30.94
195 kWh
Per year
$371
2,336 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.51 | $15.47 | $186 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.02 | $30.94 | $371 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.04 | $61.87 | $743 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.02 per day, $30.94 per month, or $371 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $30.94 per month here versus $35.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.