Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Montana
Montana's average residential electricity rate is 13.9¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest in the country, 26% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $1.69 per month.
Per use
$0.10
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
5.6¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$1.69
12 kWh
Per year
$20.29
146 kWh
By usage level in Montana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 2.8¢ | $0.85 | $10.15 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 5.6¢ | $1.69 | $20.29 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.11 | $3.38 | $40.59 |
Montana 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 Montana?
At Montana's current average residential rate of 13.9¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 5.6¢ per day, $1.69 per month, or $20.29 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Montana more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Montana's rate is about 26% below the U.S. average: $1.69 per month here versus $2.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Montana right now?
Montana residents pay an average of 13.9¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 7th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.