Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in South Dakota
South Dakota's average residential electricity rate is 14.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 13th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $1.76 per month.
Per use
$0.10
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
5.8¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$1.76
12 kWh
Per year
$21.17
146 kWh
By usage level in South Dakota
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 2.9¢ | $0.88 | $10.58 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 5.8¢ | $1.76 | $21.17 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.12 | $3.53 | $42.34 |
South 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 South Dakota?
At South Dakota's current average residential rate of 14.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 5.8¢ per day, $1.76 per month, or $21.17 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in South Dakota more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. South Dakota's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.76 per month here versus $2.29 nationally.
What does electricity cost in South Dakota right now?
South Dakota residents pay an average of 14.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 13th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.