Cost to Run a Phone Charger in Iowa
Iowa's average residential electricity rate is 16¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 hours/day), a phone charger here costs 8.8¢ per month.
Per hour
0.1¢
at 4–20 W
Per day
0.3¢
3 hours/day
Per month
8.8¢
0.5 kWh
Per year
$1.05
6.6 kWh
By usage level in Iowa
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1.5 hrs/day) | 0.1¢ | 4.4¢ | $0.53 |
| Typical (3 hrs/day) | 0.3¢ | 8.8¢ | $1.05 |
| Heavy (6 hrs/day) | 0.6¢ | $0.18 | $2.10 |
Iowa vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Iowa 8.8¢
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 16¢/kWh (July 2026), a phone charger with typical usage costs about 0.3¢ per day, 8.8¢ per month, or $1.05 per year.
Is running a phone charger in Iowa more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Iowa's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: 8.8¢ per month here versus $0.10 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Iowa right now?
Iowa residents pay an average of 16¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 23rd 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 $292/mo Central Air Conditioner $136/mo Heat Pump $117/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $97.28/mo Garage Heater $72.96/mo Electric Water Heater $63.48/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $61.29/mo Space Heater $58.37/mo Baseboard Heater $58.37/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $58.37/mo Pool Pump $58.37/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $48.64/mo