Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's average residential electricity rate is 21.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest in the country, 14% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $2.61 per month.
Per use
$0.15
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
8.6¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.61
12 kWh
Per year
$31.39
146 kWh
By usage level in Pennsylvania
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 4.3¢ | $1.31 | $15.70 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 8.6¢ | $2.61 | $31.39 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.17 | $5.23 | $62.78 |
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
At Pennsylvania's current average residential rate of 21.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 8.6¢ per day, $2.61 per month, or $31.39 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Pennsylvania more expensive than average?
Yes. Pennsylvania's electricity costs about 14% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.61 per month here versus $2.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Pennsylvania right now?
Pennsylvania residents pay an average of 21.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 38th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.