Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.1¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $37.16 per month.
Per hour
$0.15
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.22
8 hours/day
Per month
$37.16
195 kWh
Per year
$446
2,336 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.61 | $18.58 | $223 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.22 | $37.16 | $446 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.44 | $74.32 | $892 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.1¢/kWh (July 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.22 per day, $37.16 per month, or $446 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $37.16 per month here versus $35.60 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.1¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.