Cost to Run a Oil-Filled Radiator Heater 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 oil-filled radiator heater here costs $70.04 per month.
Per hour
$0.29
at 700–1,500 W
Per day
$2.30
8 hours/day
Per month
$70.04
365 kWh
Per year
$841
4,380 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $1.15 | $35.02 | $420 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $2.30 | $70.04 | $841 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $4.61 | $140 | $1,682 |
Wisconsin vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a oil-filled radiator heater in Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a oil-filled radiator heater with typical usage costs about $2.30 per day, $70.04 per month, or $841 per year.
Is running a oil-filled radiator heater in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 2% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $70.04 per month here versus $68.58 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.