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How Much Does a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) costs about $2.24 per month at typical usage — 4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each.
Per use
$0.13
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
7.4¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.24
12 kWh
Per year
$26.86
146 kWh
Electric pressure cookers heat hard for a short time, then hold pressure at low power — most meals finish under 0.5–0.8 kWh. They routinely beat both the stovetop and the oven for beans, stews, and rice-adjacent staples.
Calculate it for your home
Per use
$0.13
Per day
7.4¢
Per month
$2.24
Per year
$26.86
Uses 12 kWh/month at 18.4¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per use | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 12.4 | 8.7¢ | $1.51 | $18.10 |
| Utah | 13.0 | 9.1¢ | $1.58 | $18.98 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4 | 9.4¢ | $1.63 | $19.56 |
| Nebraska | 13.6 | $0.10 | $1.65 | $19.86 |
| Nevada | 13.6 | $0.10 | $1.65 | $19.86 |
| North Dakota | 13.6 | $0.10 | $1.65 | $19.86 |
| Missouri | 13.7 | $0.10 | $1.67 | $20.00 |
| Iowa | 14.1 | $0.10 | $1.71 | $20.59 |
| New Mexico | 14.1 | $0.10 | $1.71 | $20.59 |
| Louisiana | 14.2 | $0.10 | $1.73 | $20.73 |
| Arkansas | 14.4 | $0.10 | $1.75 | $21.02 |
| Tennessee | 14.5 | $0.10 | $1.76 | $21.17 |
| Montana | 14.7 | $0.10 | $1.79 | $21.46 |
| Wyoming | 14.8 | $0.10 | $1.80 | $21.61 |
| Kentucky | 15.0 | $0.10 | $1.82 | $21.90 |
| Washington | 15.0 | $0.10 | $1.82 | $21.90 |
| Kansas | 15.1 | $0.11 | $1.84 | $22.05 |
| North Carolina | 15.1 | $0.11 | $1.84 | $22.05 |
| Arizona | 15.2 | $0.11 | $1.85 | $22.19 |
| Florida | 15.2 | $0.11 | $1.85 | $22.19 |
| South Dakota | 15.7 | $0.11 | $1.91 | $22.92 |
| Georgia | 15.8 | $0.11 | $1.92 | $23.07 |
| Colorado | 16.2 | $0.11 | $1.97 | $23.65 |
| Mississippi | 16.2 | $0.11 | $1.97 | $23.65 |
| South Carolina | 16.2 | $0.11 | $1.97 | $23.65 |
| Oregon | 16.3 | $0.11 | $1.98 | $23.80 |
| Texas | 16.4 | $0.11 | $1.99 | $23.94 |
| Alabama | 16.8 | $0.12 | $2.04 | $24.53 |
| West Virginia | 16.8 | $0.12 | $2.04 | $24.53 |
| Minnesota | 17.0 | $0.12 | $2.07 | $24.82 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | $0.12 | $2.14 | $25.70 |
| Indiana | 18.2 | $0.13 | $2.21 | $26.57 |
| Delaware | 19.4 | $0.14 | $2.36 | $28.32 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | $0.14 | $2.37 | $28.47 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7 | $0.14 | $2.40 | $28.76 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6 | $0.15 | $2.63 | $31.54 |
| Maryland | 21.8 | $0.15 | $2.65 | $31.83 |
| Michigan | 22.0 | $0.15 | $2.68 | $32.12 |
| New Jersey | 23.3 | $0.16 | $2.83 | $34.02 |
| Illinois | 23.9 | $0.17 | $2.91 | $34.89 |
| Vermont | 24.9 | $0.17 | $3.03 | $36.35 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.4 | $0.18 | $3.09 | $37.08 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3 | $0.19 | $3.32 | $39.86 |
| Connecticut | 27.4 | $0.19 | $3.33 | $40.00 |
| Alaska | 28.2 | $0.20 | $3.43 | $41.17 |
| Maine | 28.6 | $0.20 | $3.48 | $41.76 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8 | $0.20 | $3.50 | $42.05 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5 | $0.21 | $3.59 | $43.07 |
| New York | 29.9 | $0.21 | $3.64 | $43.65 |
| California | 33.3 | $0.23 | $4.05 | $48.62 |
| Hawaii | 52.0 | $0.36 | $6.32 | $75.92 |
How to lower the cost
- Match the appliance to the portion: microwave and air fryer beat the big oven for anything small.
- Keep refrigerator coils clean and gaskets tight — it runs 24/7, so small inefficiencies compound.
- Run the dishwasher full and skip heated dry.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) use?
A typical electric pressure cooker (instant pot) uses about 0.7 kWh per use. At 4 uses per week, that's roughly 12 kWh per month.
How much does one use of a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) cost?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.4¢/kWh, each use costs about $0.13. That ranges from 8.7¢ in Idaho to $0.36 in Hawaii.
How much does a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) cost to run per month?
With typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), expect about $2.24 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $1.51 in Idaho up to $6.32 in Hawaii. Rates are as of May 2026.
Does a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) use a lot of electricity?
Not really — at typical usage it's under 1% of an average home's monthly consumption. Heating, cooling, hot water, and drying are the loads that move bills.