Cost to Run a Slow Cooker in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (3 uses/week at 1 kWh each), a slow cooker here costs $2.07 per month.
Per use
$0.16
1 kWh per use
Per day
6.8¢
3 uses/week at 1 kWh each
Per month
$2.07
13 kWh
Per year
$24.87
156 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.4¢ | $1.04 | $12.44 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 6.8¢ | $2.07 | $24.87 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.14 | $4.14 | $49.74 |
Texas 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 Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a slow cooker with typical usage costs about 6.8¢ per day, $2.07 per month, or $24.87 per year.
Is running a slow cooker in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $2.07 per month here versus $2.38 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.