Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 16.4¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest in the country, 11% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $1.99 per month.
Per use
$0.11
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
6.6¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$1.99
12 kWh
Per year
$23.94
146 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.3¢ | $1.00 | $11.97 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 6.6¢ | $1.99 | $23.94 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.13 | $3.99 | $47.89 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 16.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 6.6¢ per day, $1.99 per month, or $23.94 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $1.99 per month here versus $2.24 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 16.4¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 27th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.