Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split 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 (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $38.33 per month.
Per hour
$0.16
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.26
8 hours/day
Per month
$38.33
195 kWh
Per year
$460
2,336 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.63 | $19.16 | $230 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.26 | $38.33 | $460 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.52 | $76.66 | $920 |
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 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.26 per day, $38.33 per month, or $460 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $38.33 per month here versus $35.80 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.