Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Minnesota
Minnesota's average residential electricity rate is 17¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 30th cheapest in the country, 8% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $2.07 per month.
Per use
$0.12
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
6.8¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.07
12 kWh
Per year
$24.82
146 kWh
By usage level in Minnesota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.4¢ | $1.03 | $12.41 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 6.8¢ | $2.07 | $24.82 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.14 | $4.13 | $49.64 |
Minnesota vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Minnesota?
At Minnesota's current average residential rate of 17¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 6.8¢ per day, $2.07 per month, or $24.82 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Minnesota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Minnesota's rate is about 8% below the U.S. average: $2.07 per month here versus $2.24 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Minnesota right now?
Minnesota residents pay an average of 17¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 30th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.