Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 14.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 8th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 7.7¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
7.7¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$0.93
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 3.9¢ | $0.46 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 7.7¢ | $0.93 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.5¢ | $0.15 | $1.85 |
Iowa vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Iowa 7.7¢
Midwest average 9.4¢
U.S. average $0.10
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a phone charger in Iowa?
At Iowa's current average residential rate of 14.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, 7.7¢ per month, or $0.93 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Iowa more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: 7.7¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 14.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 8th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Phone Charger costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Iowa
Electric Furnace $257/mo Central Air Conditioner $120/mo Heat Pump $103/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $85.73/mo Garage Heater $64.30/mo Electric Water Heater $55.94/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $54.01/mo Space Heater $51.44/mo Baseboard Heater $51.44/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $51.44/mo Pool Pump $51.44/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $42.86/mo