Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in North Dakota
North Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 13.4¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest in the country, 27% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $1.63 per month.
Per use
9.4¢
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
5.4¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$1.63
12 kWh
Per year
$19.56
146 kWh
By usage level in North Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 2.7¢ | $0.81 | $9.78 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 5.4¢ | $1.63 | $19.56 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.11 | $3.26 | $39.13 |
North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
At North Dakota's current average residential rate of 13.4¢/kWh (July 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 5.4¢ per day, $1.63 per month, or $19.56 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in North Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. North Dakota's rate is about 27% below the U.S. average: $1.63 per month here versus $2.23 nationally.
What does electricity cost in North Dakota right now?
North Dakota residents pay an average of 13.4¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 4th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.