Cost to Run a Electric Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's average residential electricity rate is 19.7¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 7% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) here costs $2.40 per month.
Per use
$0.14
0.7 kWh per use
Per day
7.9¢
4 uses/week at 0.7 kWh each
Per month
$2.40
12 kWh
Per year
$28.76
146 kWh
By usage level in Wisconsin
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.9¢ | $1.20 | $14.38 |
| Typical (4×/week) | 7.9¢ | $2.40 | $28.76 |
| Heavy (8×/week) | $0.16 | $4.79 | $57.52 |
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
At Wisconsin's current average residential rate of 19.7¢/kWh (May 2026), a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) with typical usage costs about 7.9¢ per day, $2.40 per month, or $28.76 per year.
Is running a electric pressure cooker (instant pot) in Wisconsin more expensive than average?
Yes. Wisconsin's electricity costs about 7% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $2.40 per month here versus $2.24 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin residents pay an average of 19.7¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.