Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Oregon
Oregon's average residential electricity rate is 15.8¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 16% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $1.92 per month.
Per use
$0.11
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
6.3¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$1.92
12 kWh
Per year
$23.07
146 kWh
By usage level in Oregon
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.2¢ | $0.96 | $11.53 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 6.3¢ | $1.92 | $23.07 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.13 | $3.84 | $46.14 |
Oregon 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 Oregon?
At Oregon's current average residential rate of 15.8¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 6.3¢ per day, $1.92 per month, or $23.07 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Oregon more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Oregon's rate is about 16% below the U.S. average: $1.92 per month here versus $2.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Oregon right now?
Oregon residents pay an average of 15.8¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.