Cost to Run a Slow Cooker in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 15.2¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest in the country, 19% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 1 kWh each), a slow cooker here costs $1.98 per month.
Per use
$0.15
1 kWh per use
Per day
6.5¢
3 uses/week at 1 kWh each
Per month
$1.98
13 kWh
Per year
$23.78
156 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.3¢ | $0.99 | $11.89 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 6.5¢ | $1.98 | $23.78 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.13 | $3.96 | $47.55 |
New Mexico vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a slow cooker in New Mexico?
At New Mexico's current average residential rate of 15.2¢/kWh (April 2026), a slow cooker with typical usage costs about 6.5¢ per day, $1.98 per month, or $23.78 per year.
Is running a slow cooker in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 19% below the U.S. average: $1.98 per month here versus $2.45 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 15.2¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 17th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.