Cost to Run a Ductless Mini-Split in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest in the country, 2% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a ductless mini-split here costs $37.36 per month.
Per hour
$0.15
at 400–2,000 W
Per day
$1.23
8 hours/day
Per month
$37.36
195 kWh
Per year
$449
2,336 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.61 | $18.68 | $224 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.23 | $37.36 | $449 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $2.46 | $74.71 | $897 |
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 19.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a ductless mini-split with typical usage costs about $1.23 per day, $37.36 per month, or $449 per year.
Is running a ductless mini-split in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 2% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $37.36 per month here versus $36.58 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 34th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.