Cost to Run a Slow Cooker in New Mexico
New Mexico's average residential electricity rate is 14.1¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 9th cheapest in the country, 23% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 1 kWh each), a slow cooker here costs $1.84 per month.
Per use
$0.14
1 kWh per use
Per day
6.0¢
3 uses/week at 1 kWh each
Per month
$1.84
13 kWh
Per year
$22.06
156 kWh
By usage level in New Mexico
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.0¢ | $0.92 | $11.03 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 6.0¢ | $1.84 | $22.06 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.12 | $3.67 | $44.11 |
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 14.1¢/kWh (May 2026), a slow cooker with typical usage costs about 6.0¢ per day, $1.84 per month, or $22.06 per year.
Is running a slow cooker in New Mexico more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. New Mexico's rate is about 23% below the U.S. average: $1.84 per month here versus $2.40 nationally.
What does electricity cost in New Mexico right now?
New Mexico residents pay an average of 14.1¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 9th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.