Cost to Run a Slow Cooker 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 (3 uses/week at 1 kWh each), a slow cooker here costs $2.14 per month.
Per use
$0.16
1 kWh per use
Per day
7.0¢
3 uses/week at 1 kWh each
Per month
$2.14
13 kWh
Per year
$25.65
156 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (2×/week) | 3.5¢ | $1.07 | $12.83 |
| Typical (3×/week) | 7.0¢ | $2.14 | $25.65 |
| Heavy (6×/week) | $0.14 | $4.27 | $51.31 |
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 16.4¢/kWh (May 2026), a slow cooker with typical usage costs about 7.0¢ per day, $2.14 per month, or $25.65 per year.
Is running a slow cooker in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 11% below the U.S. average: $2.14 per month here versus $2.40 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.